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Description
Erysimum Linifolium Bowles Mauve, commonly known as Bowles Mauve Wallflower, is an evergreen perennial plant that belongs to the Brassicaceae family. The plant is native to southern Europe and western Asia and was introduced to the United Kingdom in the 19th century. The plant has a mounding growth habit and reaches a height of 18 inches and a spread of 24 inches. Bowles Mauve Wallflower is known for its showy, mauve-purple flowers that bloom from spring to fall.
Taxonomic Information
| Domain | Eukaryota |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Brassicales |
| Family | Brassicaceae |
| Genus | Erysimum |
Appearance
Bowles Mauve Wallflower has narrow, lance-shaped, dark green leaves that grow up to 3 inches in length. The plant produces a profusion of mauve-purple flowers that are arranged in dense clusters at the top of long, slender stems. The flowers have four petals and are about 0.5 inches in diameter. The plant blooms from spring to fall and attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.
Care Guide
Water: Bowles Mauve Wallflower prefers well-drained soil that is kept consistently moist. Water the plant deeply once a week during the growing season and reduce watering in the winter.Fertilization: Apply a balanced fertilizer in the spring and again in the summer to promote healthy growth and blooming.Soil: Bowles Mauve Wallflower prefers well-drained, fertile soil that is slightly acidic.Sunlight: Bowles Mauve Wallflower thrives in full sun to partial shade.Hardiness Zones: Bowles Mauve Wallflower is hardy in USDA zones 6 to 8.
Common Pests & Diseases
Bowles Mauve Wallflower is relatively disease-resistant, but it may be susceptible to fungal diseases if grown in poorly-drained soil. The plant may also be affected by aphids, caterpillars, and slugs.
Habitat
Bowles Mauve Wallflower is native to southern Europe and western Asia and is commonly found growing in rocky, well-drained soil in Mediterranean climates. The plant is often grown in gardens as an ornamental plant and is popular for its long blooming period and attractive flowers.
Question and Answer
Q: Is Bowles Mauve Wallflower a perennial or annual plant?
A: Bowles Mauve Wallflower is a perennial plant.Q: Does Bowles Mauve Wallflower attract pollinators?
A: Yes, Bowles Mauve Wallflower attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.Q: What is the blooming period for Bowles Mauve Wallflower?
A: Bowles Mauve Wallflower blooms from spring to fall.Q: What are the ideal growing conditions for Bowles Mauve Wallflower?
A: Bowles Mauve Wallflower prefers well-drained soil, full sun to partial shade, and moderate watering.
Related Plants
- Erysimum cheiri (Wallflower)
- Erysimum bicolor (Tufted Wallflower)
- Erysimum linifolium (Western Wallflower)
References
- “Erysimum Linifolium ‘Bowles Mauve’.” Missouri Botanical Garden. Accessed June 24, 2021. https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=259344.
- “Erysimum Linifolium ‘Bowles Mauve’.” Royal Horticultural Society. Accessed June 24, 2021. https://www.rhs.org.uk/Plants/248152/Erysimum-Linifolium-Bowles-Mauve/Details.
- “Erysimum Linifolium.” PlantZAfrica. Accessed June 24, 2021. http://pza.sanbi.org/erysimum-linifolium.
