Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Perennial
Origin
Alaska, Canada, Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Europe, Russia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, tropical environments
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
4-7
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 10
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
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Coral
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Summer, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
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
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, Requires very little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
10-15-10 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Verticillium Wilt
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
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
Not Available
Eczema
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Root
Other Uses
Culinary use, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Alpine, Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PAPAVER nudicaule
Primula elatior
Common Name
Iceland Poppy
Oxlip, true oxlip
In Hindi
आइसलैंड पोस्ता
Oxlip
In German
Islandmohn
Hohe Schlüsselblume
In French
pavot d'Islande
La Primevère élevée ou Primevère des bois
In Spanish
amapola de Islandia
Primula elatior
In Greek
Ισλανδία παπαρούνας
δακράκι
In Portuguese
papoila de Islândia
Oxlip
In Polish
Iceland Poppy
Oxlip
In Latin
Iceland Poppy
Oxlip
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Myrtales
Family
Papaveraceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Onagreae
Subfamily
Paperveroideae
Onagroideae
Season and Care of Iceland Poppy and Oxlip
Season and care of Iceland Poppy and Oxlip is important to know. While considering everything about Iceland Poppy and Oxlip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Iceland Poppy season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Oxlip season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Iceland Poppy is Loam and for Oxlip is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Iceland Poppy is Acidic, Neutral and for Oxlip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Iceland Poppy and Oxlip Physical Information
Iceland Poppy and Oxlip physical information is very important for comparison. Iceland Poppy height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Oxlip height is 30.00 cm and width 25.00 cm. The color specification of Iceland Poppy and Oxlip are as follows:
Iceland Poppy flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink and Coral
Iceland Poppy leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Oxlip flower color: Light Yellow
- Oxlip leaf color: Green
Care of Iceland Poppy and Oxlip
Care of Iceland Poppy and Oxlip include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Iceland Poppy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning and Oxlip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Iceland Poppy 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.