In the 12th century, Troubadours would wear a sprig of wallflower to signify that their love survive time and misfortune. It is said that this is as a result of seeing the plant growing on the ruins of fallen towers, the rather romantic image of beauty and fragrance amonst desolation.

Erysimum 'Monet's Moment' is a perennial wallflower with clusters of flowers of rose-red to deep pink with other purplish tones. The highly scented flowers are very attractive to pollinating insects. It's perfect for containers but does very well in the ground too.

Erysimum are fast growing and happy in any sunny spot, provided the soil isn't boggy. They tolerate very dry soil once they are established. They are very hardy and last for several years.