Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants
Fruit
Origin
Asia, Europe
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Types
Not Available
congesta, paucinervia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Old fields, Open grasslands
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Pale White, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
good for lips, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Eczema
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Root
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Added to salads, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Botanical Name
Primula veris
Carissa carandas
Common Name
cowslip, common cowslip, cowslip primrose
Black Currant
In Hindi
cowslip primrose
करोंदा, कालि मैना
In German
Echte Schlüsselblume
Carandas
In French
Brérelle, le Coqueluchon, le Coucou, l’Herbe à la paralysie, l’Herbe de saint Paul, la Primerolle, la Primevère de printemps ou la Printanière
karondas
In Spanish
Primula veris
karondas
In Greek
πασχαλίτσα primrose
karondas
In Portuguese
prímula cowslip
karondas
In Polish
Pierwiosnek lekarski
karondas
In Latin
cowslip Primrose
karondas
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Gentianales
Family
Onagraceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Onagreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Cowslip Primrose and Karonda
Season and care of Cowslip Primrose and Karonda is important to know. While considering everything about Cowslip Primrose and Karonda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cowslip Primrose season is Summer and Karonda season is Summer. The type of soil for Cowslip Primrose is Loam, Sand and for Karonda is Loam while the PH of soil for Cowslip Primrose is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cowslip Primrose and Karonda Physical Information
Cowslip Primrose and Karonda physical information is very important for comparison. Cowslip Primrose height is 25.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Cowslip Primrose and Karonda are as follows:
Cowslip Primrose flower color: Yellow
Cowslip Primrose leaf color: Green
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
- Karonda leaf color: Green
Care of Cowslip Primrose and Karonda
Care of Cowslip Primrose and Karonda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cowslip Primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cowslip Primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Karonda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.