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Spring bedding is synonymous with wallflowers, which make a bright and fragrant accent in beds and borders early in the year, and are discarded after flowering. Less familiar are the perennial wallflowers such as Erysimum 'Bowles's Mauve'. This is a beautiful and floriferous, woody-stemmed perennial, bearing masses of mauve flowers on tall spires, for months on end. In southern regions, it flowers all year round.
For best results grow Erysimum 'Bowles's' Mauve' in moist but well-drained soil, in sun or partial shade. Trim flower stalks as they fade. It's a short-lived perennial, but is easily replaced with young plants raised from cuttings.
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Erysimum ‘Bowles's mauve’ and wildlife
Erysimum ‘Bowles's mauve’ is known for attracting bees, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is known to attract Butterflies/Moths
Butterflies/Moths
Is known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators
Is Erysimum ‘Bowles's mauve’ poisonous?
Erysimum ‘Bowles's mauve’ has no toxic effects reported.
