Western Wallflower

Western wallflower is a biennial to short-lived perennial mustard native to much of western North America, thriving in open forests, grasslands, rocky slopes, and disturbed sites. It is recognized for its showy clusters of fragrant, four-petaled flowers ranging in color from bright orange to yellow, which bloom from spring into summer. The plant’s narrow, lance-shaped leaves form basal rosettes, while upright stems hold dense flower heads that attract a wide array of pollinators, including bees, butterflies, and moths. Ecologically, Western wallflower helps stabilize soils and supports pollinator networks.