Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Japan
Europe, Russia
Types
not available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
4-7
Sunset Zone
H1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Dark Red
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Tan
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Prune after flowering, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, pollinators
Insects
Allergy
Unknown
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Bonsai, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Eczema
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Root
Other Uses
Cut Flowers, Decoration Purposes
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
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CALANTHE discolor
Primula elatior
Common Name
Ground Orchid, Japanese Hardy Calanthe Orchid
Oxlip, true oxlip
In Hindi
Ground Orchid
Oxlip
In German
Ground Orchid
Hohe Schlüsselblume
In French
Ground Orchid
La Primevère élevée ou Primevère des bois
In Spanish
Ground Orchid
Primula elatior
In Greek
Ground Orchid
δακράκι
In Portuguese
Ground Orchid
Oxlip
In Polish
Ground Orchid
Oxlip
In Latin
Ground Orchid
Oxlip
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Myrtales
Family
Orchidaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Arethuseae
Onagreae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Onagroideae
Season and Care of Ground Orchid and Oxlip
Season and care of Ground Orchid and Oxlip is important to know. While considering everything about Ground Orchid and Oxlip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ground Orchid season is Spring and Summer and Oxlip season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Ground Orchid is Loam, Sand and for Oxlip is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ground Orchid is Acidic, Neutral and for Oxlip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ground Orchid and Oxlip Physical Information
Ground Orchid and Oxlip physical information is very important for comparison. Ground Orchid height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Oxlip height is 30.00 cm and width 25.00 cm. The color specification of Ground Orchid and Oxlip are as follows:
Ground Orchid flower color: White and Dark Red
Ground Orchid leaf color: Light Green
Oxlip flower color: Light Yellow
- Oxlip leaf color: Green
Care of Ground Orchid and Oxlip
Care of Ground Orchid and Oxlip include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ground Orchid pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune after flowering, 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 Ground Orchid 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.