Bushy Wallflower, Spreading wallflower
Erysimum repandum
Family: Brassicaceae or Cruciferae
What it is like
Erysimum repandum is a ANNUAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in flower from May to June. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.
Height (m): 0.6
Where it is found
A weed of cultivated ground. Railrads and roadsides, in various soils.
Central and Southern Europe. A casual in Britain.
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Countries/locations it is found in
How it is used
Food
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Medicine
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The plant is used in Spain as an antiscorbutic. The seeds are used in the treatment of fevers.
Antiscorbutic: A plant rich in vitamin C that is used to counteract scurvy.
Febrifuge: Reduces fevers.
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How it is grown
Requires a position in full sun in a well-drained approximately neutral soil. Acid soils should be given some lime. Plants are generally tolerant of poor soils.
Propagating it: Seed - sow spring in situ. Germination should take place within 3 weeks. The flowering season can be extended by making a succession of sowings from spring to early summer. An autumn sowing should overwinter in many parts of the country and would provide flowering plants in the spring.
Best place to grow: Cultivated Beds;
Habit: Annual
Hardiness: 5-9
Growth:
Soil: Light (sandy), medium, heavy (clay)
Shade: No shade
Moisture: Dry, moist