Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Southwestern United States
Europe, Russia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
riparian zones, Semi desert, Upland
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
4-7
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Habit
Spreading
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
creamy white
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Insects
Allergy
Unknown
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, cholesterol-lowering
Eczema
Part of Plant Used
Twigs
Root
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BACCHARIS 'Centennial'
Primula elatior
Common Name
desert broom , broom baccharis , greasewood
Oxlip, true oxlip
In Hindi
desert broom
Oxlip
In German
Wüste Besen
Hohe Schlüsselblume
In French
desert broom
La Primevère élevée ou Primevère des bois
In Spanish
escoba del desierto
Primula elatior
In Greek
desert broom
δακράκι
In Portuguese
vassoura do deserto
Oxlip
In Polish
desert broom
Oxlip
In Latin
desert broom
Oxlip
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Onagraceae
Genus
Baccharis
Oenothera
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Not Available
Onagroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Desert Broom and Oxlip
Season and care of Desert Broom and Oxlip is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Broom and Oxlip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Broom season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Oxlip season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Desert Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Oxlip is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Desert Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Oxlip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Desert Broom and Oxlip Physical Information
Desert Broom and Oxlip physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Broom height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Oxlip height is 30.00 cm and width 25.00 cm. The color specification of Desert Broom and Oxlip are as follows:
Desert Broom flower color: White
Desert Broom leaf color: Green
Oxlip flower color: Light Yellow
- Oxlip leaf color: Green
Care of Desert Broom and Oxlip
Care of Desert Broom and Oxlip include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Broom pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Oxlip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Desert Broom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Oxlip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.