Erysimum - Winter Orchid

This lovely entry in the Winter series of wallflowers offers vibrant red, purple and orange colors on compact plants. Each 18" high flowering stem displays up to a dozen fragrant 1" blooms, with different colors in abundance. Petite grayish-green leaves offer a soothing contrast. Blooming begins in early spring and lasts till summer's end. A light pruning often brings a second bloom. Bees and butterflies love the flowers so make sure to situate this evergreen perennial where you can enjoy their visits. Wallflowers are a very versatile garden plant. Use them to add color to a sunny bed or employ as a low border. They add instant pizzazz to a mixed container and even work in a dry garden bed. One of the classic cottage gardens cut flowers, they produce nearly an endless supply for multiple uses. Prune back by half after the initial bloom for a repeat flowering. Plant in sun to light shade in fertile well-drained soil. Deadhead for prolonged blooming. Deer resistant.