Western Wall Flower (Noun)
Meaning
Biennial or short-lived perennial prairie rocket having orange-yellow flowers; western North America to Minnesota and Kansas; sometimes placed in genus Cheiranthus.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The western wallflower is a popular choice for wildflower gardens due to its vibrant orange-yellow blooms.
- Western wallflower seeds can be directly sown into the ground in the fall or early spring for optimal growth.
- In its natural habitat, the western wallflower can be found growing in dry to moist prairies and open woods.
- The western wallflower is often confused with the common wallflower, but it has a more delicate appearance and a limited geographic range.
- Western wallflower plants typically grow to be around one to two feet tall and have a spread of about six to twelve inches.