Wallflower (Erysimum linifolium)
Care, watering, light and tips for Wallflower on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Brassicaceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 7 days
- Light: Partial shade
- Temperature: 10–30 °C
- Toxicity: Toxic to pets
About Wallflower
Erysimum linifolium, sometimes known as syrenkårel, is a perennial plant from the Brassicaceae family, valued for its vibrant blooms. Its flowers, which range from purple to mauve, are clustered in dense racemes and emit a delicate fragrance. It is ideal for rock gardens, path edges, or as a filler plant in flower beds, bringing color and life throughout spring and summer.
Native range
Iberian Peninsula and Northwest Africa
Care tips
It prefers full sun exposure for abundant flowering, although it tolerates some partial shade in very hot climates. Watering should be moderate, allowing the substrate to dry slightly between waterings, as it is sensitive to waterlogging. It needs well-drained soil, preferably sandy or gravelly. A common mistake is overwatering, which can lead to root rot.
How to save a dying Wallflower
- Warning signs
- Yellowish or brown, wilting leaves, soft stems or rot at the base. 🌿
- First aid
- Check drainage and soil moisture. If waterlogged, repot into dry, well-draining soil. Remove damaged leaves and stems.
- What kills it
- Overwatering is its main enemy, especially in humid climates. Also poor soil drainage.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes! If rot hasn't affected the stem base and main roots, there's hope. Act quickly.