Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Europe, Russia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas, Semi desert
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
4-7
Sunset Zone
3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
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
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Lavender
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
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
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Insects
Allergy
Asthma
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Anti-fungal, Cough, Wounds
Eczema
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CHILOPSIS linearis
Primula elatior
Common Name
Desert Willow
Oxlip, true oxlip
In Hindi
रेगिस्तान विलो
Oxlip
In German
Wüsten Weide
Hohe Schlüsselblume
In French
desert Willow
La Primevère élevée ou Primevère des bois
In Spanish
Desert Willow
Primula elatior
In Greek
έρημο Willow
δακράκι
In Portuguese
Willow deserto
Oxlip
In Polish
desert Willow
Oxlip
In Latin
desert Willow
Oxlip
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bignoniaceae
Onagraceae
Genus
Chilopsis
Oenothera
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Not Available
Onagroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Desert Willow and Oxlip
Season and care of Desert Willow and Oxlip is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Willow and Oxlip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Willow season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Oxlip season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Desert Willow is Loam, Sand and for Oxlip is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Desert Willow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Oxlip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Desert Willow and Oxlip Physical Information
Desert Willow and Oxlip physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Willow height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Oxlip height is 30.00 cm and width 25.00 cm. The color specification of Desert Willow and Oxlip are as follows:
Desert Willow flower color: White, Yellow, Purple, Pink and Lavender
Desert Willow leaf color: Green
Oxlip flower color: Light Yellow
- Oxlip leaf color: Green
Care of Desert Willow and Oxlip
Care of Desert Willow and Oxlip include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Willow pruning is done 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 Willow 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.