(Constant Cheer Wallflower, Wallflower)

This compact, short-lived, evergreen herbaceous perennial bears clusters of cross-shaped flowers in spring and early summer over dense clumps of dark green lance-shaped leaves. The slightly fragrant flowers open a dusky orange-red and age to purple.

Like most wallflowers, this hybrid prefers mild summers, full sun, and well-drained, not too rich, neutral to alkaline soil. To prevent the plant from becoming leggy, trim it lightly after flowering, and cut it back by half in late summer. It thrives...

(Gold Dust Wallflower, Wallflower)

The fragrant, bright yellow blooms of this compact wallflower make a colorful splash in the spring garden. Often used as an annual or biennial, this short-lived perennial produces erect spikes of cross-shaped blooms within 3 months of sowing. The calf-high flower stalks arise from dense clumps of deep gray-green lance-shaped leaves.

Like most wallflowers, ‘Gold Dust' grows best where summers are mild. It prefers full sun and well drained, moderately fertile, neutral to alkaline soil. Grow from...

(Pastel Patchwork Wallflower, Wallflower)

The variegated lilac, lemon, and terracotta blooms of 'Pastel Patchwork' stand in soft contrast to the brash hues of most other wallflowers. Sometimes used as an annual or biennial, this evergreen perennial produces erect spikes of fragrant cross-shaped blooms in spring. Flowering begins in late winter in mild climates, and may recur in summer and fall if conditions are cool. The calf- to knee-high flower stalks arise from dense clumps of deep gray-green lance-shaped leaves.

Like most wallflowers,...

(Wallflower)

From the dry, stony grasslands of northern Portugal and Spain, this evergreen wallflower is semi-woody and forms shrubby spreading clumps of foliage over time. Elongated clusters of pinkish purple flowers are produced from spring to fall and are especially prolific where summers are mild and dry. Where not hardy, it is a popular bedding annual because it’s fast growing, floriferous and tough.

Narrow, lance-shaped leaves of green to gray-green cover this low, bushy perennial all year around....

(Wallflower)

This is an exceptional variegated perennial. The beautiful leaves of variegated alpine wallflower have broad, creamy white margins that glow in sunlight. From spring to fall, upright clusters of purplish pink flowers are produced. Though not as robust as the parent species, it is still reasonably vigorous and easy to grow.

From the dry, stony grasslands of northern Portugal and Spain, Erysimum linifolium is semi-woody and forms shrubby spreading clumps of foliage over time. Elongated...

(Tufted Poppy)

Tufted poppy is a California native annual that is well-adapted to garden and container use. Bright yellow cup-shaped flowers rise above delicate, gray-green, finely dissected foliage in summer. The numerous four-petal blossoms release a light scent.

Tufted poppy likes sun and poor, well-drained soil and withstands very dry conditions. Challenges to success of this pretty perennial are excessive moisture that can lead to fungal and rot problems. If well-sited it will reseed and may return year...

(Sundew Poppy, Tufted Poppy)

Sundew poppy is a California native annual that is well-adapted to garden and container use. Scented lemon-yellow cup-shaped flowers rise above delicate gray-green finely dissected foliage in summer.

Sundew poppy likes sun and poor, well-drained soil and withstands very dry conditions. Providing strategic watering in summer will prolong flowering but be aware that excessive moisture leads to fungal problems and numerous types of rot. If well-sited it will reseed and may return year after year.

(Wintercreeper, Wintercreeper Euonymus)

One of the best known and most durable hardy groundcovers, wintercreeper is a trailing, climbing, or shrubby broadleaf evergreen from China. It is densely furnished with oval, glossy green, conspicuously veined leaves that are attractive year-round, sometimes coloring bronze in winter. The leaves of many selections are variegated with ivory, gold, or lime-green markings. Most cultivars grow as creeping groundcovers or self-clinging vines. Shrubby cultivars are also available. Shrubby forms bear clusters...

(Canadale Gold Wintercreeper, Wintercreeper)

One of the best known and most durable broadleaf evergreens, wintercreeper is a hardy groundcover or shrub from China. The cultivar 'Canadale Gold' forms a low dense rounded shrub with oval glossy pale green leaves edged in yellow. Its stems will climb by rootlike holdfasts if a suitable surface is available. In late spring and early summer it bears clusters of insignificant greenish flowers, followed by a sparse crop of pinkish fruits that open to reveal fleshy orange seeds. Birds eat and disseminate...

(Carrierei Wintercreeper, Wintercreeper)

One of the best known and most durable hardy groundcovers, wintercreeper is a trailing, climbing, or shrubby broadleaf evergreen from China. It is densely furnished with oval, glossy green, conspicuously veined leaves that are attractive year-round, sometimes coloring bronze in winter. The leaves of many selections are variegated with ivory, gold, or lime-green markings. Most cultivars grow as creeping groundcovers or self-clinging vines. Shrubby cultivars are also available. Shrubby forms bear clusters...