Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Perennial
Origin
Western Europe
Europe, Russia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Lake Sides, Marshy ground, shade of upland trees, Shaded sites, Subtropical climates
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-7
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
7-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Green, Purple, Brown
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cushion
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Rhizome division
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Don't prune in winter, Prune in spring, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Ants, Slugs, Snails
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Ear ache, Fever, Heart problems, Menstrual Disorders, Snakebite
Eczema
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Root
Other Uses
Not Available, Used in making tooth powder
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
Edging, Groundcover
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ASARUM europaeum
Primula elatior
Common Name
European Wild Ginger
Oxlip, true oxlip
In Hindi
यूरोपीय जंगली अदरक
Oxlip
In German
Europäische Wild Ginger
Hohe Schlüsselblume
In French
Wild Ginger européenne
La Primevère élevée ou Primevère des bois
In Spanish
Wild Ginger Europea
Primula elatior
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή Wild Ginger
δακράκι
In Portuguese
Wild Ginger Europeia
Oxlip
In Polish
Kopytnik pospolity
Oxlip
In Latin
Gingiberi Europae Wild
Oxlip
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aristolochiaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Onagreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Onagroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of European Wild Ginger and Oxlip
Season and care of European Wild Ginger and Oxlip is important to know. While considering everything about European Wild Ginger and Oxlip Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Wild Ginger season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Oxlip season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for European Wild Ginger is Loam and for Oxlip is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for European Wild Ginger is Acidic, Neutral and for Oxlip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
European Wild Ginger and Oxlip Physical Information
European Wild Ginger and Oxlip physical information is very important for comparison. European Wild Ginger height is 6.35 cm and width 27.30 cm whereas Oxlip height is 30.00 cm and width 25.00 cm. The color specification of European Wild Ginger and Oxlip are as follows:
European Wild Ginger flower color: Green, Purple and Brown
European Wild Ginger leaf color: Dark Green
Oxlip flower color: Light Yellow
- Oxlip leaf color: Green
Care of European Wild Ginger and Oxlip
Care of European Wild Ginger and Oxlip include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Wild Ginger pruning is done Don't prune in winter, Prune in spring, 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 European Wild Ginger needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Oxlip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.