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The shade-loving Bowles Me Away Wallflower adds vibrant color to a landscape. This beauty is also known as Erysimum linifolium and boasts light purple flowers that have a delicate appearance. Flowers bloom on tall spikes that stand above the lush green foliage. The plant is engulfed in large four-petaled blooms during the spring and summer. This wallflower may continue to bloom throughout winter when grown in mild climates.
Use this perennial to add color to a shady corner or to fill in the space under tall trees and shrubs. The large flowers create a stunning mass planting. Feature the Bowles Me Away Wallflower as a filler in a container. This lovely plant is heat tolerant and holds up well in warm climates. Grow the Bowles Me Away Wallflower in zones 6 through 8.
Bowles Me Away Wallflower Care
Plant Bowles Me Away in part to full shade, as this plant prefers four or less hours of sunlight daily. It grows best in rich, moist, well-drained soil that is slightly alkaline. Give young plants consistent water until they are established. Mature plants have average water needs. Water less frequently during the winter if your plant continues to grow. Apply a thick layer of organic mulch around the base of the plant to support new growth.
Give the Bowles Me Away Wallflower a rejuvenating trim after the first flowers fade to encourage bushier growth and additional blooming.
Bowles Me Away Wallflower Spacing
The Bowles Me Away Wallflower stands 18 to 24 inches tall and wide. Space plants approximately 18 inches apart when creating a dense look.
Bowles Me Away Wallflower Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 6 - 8 |
| Plant Type: Perennials |
| Light Exposure: Full Shade to Partial Shade (0 - 4 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 18 - 24 Inches |
| Mature Spread: 18 - 24 Inches |
| Spacing: 18 - 24 Inches |
| Habit: Upright |
| Flower Color(s): Purple |
| Flower Description: Shades of Lilac |
| Bloom Period: Spring to Fall |
| Foliage Type: Evergreen, Herbaceous |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: Green Shades |
| Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering, Fall Flowering, 3 Season Interest |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: N/A |
| Tolerates: Heat |
| Attracts: N/A |
| Container Role: Filler |
| Uses: Mass Planting |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flowers |
| Brand: Proven Winners |
| Common Name: Bowles Me Away Wallflower |
| Other Name(s): |
| Scientific Name: Erysimum linifolium |
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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