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Erysimum repandum - L.

Common Name Bushy Wallflower, Spreading wallflower
Family Brassicaceae or Cruciferae
USDA hardiness 5-9
Known Hazards None known
Habitats A weed of cultivated ground[200]. Railrads and roadsides, in various soils[274].
Range Central and Southern Europe. A casual in Britain.
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Fully Hardy Well drained soil Moist Soil Full sun
Erysimum repandum Bushy Wallflower, Spreading wallflower


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Erysimum repandum Bushy Wallflower, Spreading wallflower
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Summary


Physical Characteristics

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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.

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Synonyms

Habitats

 Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

None known

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Medicinal Uses

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Antiscorbutic  Febrifuge

The plant is used in Spain as an antiscorbutic[240]. The seeds are used in the treatment of fevers[240].

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Other Uses

None known

Special Uses

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Cultivation details

Requires a position in full sun in a well-drained approximately neutral soil[200]. Acid soils should be given some lime[200]. Plants are generally tolerant of poor soils[200].

References   Carbon Farming Information and Carbon Sequestration Information

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Propagation

Seed - sow spring in situ[200]. Germination should take place within 3 weeks. The flowering season can be extended by making a succession of sowings from spring to early summer[200]. An autumn sowing should overwinter in many parts of the country and would provide flowering plants in the spring.

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Found In

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Weed Potential

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Conservation Status

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Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.

 

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