Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Not Available
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Banks, Lake Sides, Shores of rivers or lakes
Rocky Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Ivory
Yellow, Yellow Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Brown, Dark Red
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Oblong
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Stem Cutting
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
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
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Unknown
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Wild gardens, Woodland margins
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
Not Available
Root
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects.
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
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
CORNUS amomum
Primula auricula
Common Name
silky cornel
auricula, mountain cowslip or bear's ear
In Hindi
Kinnikinnick
mountain cowslip
In German
Kinnikinnick
Aurikel
In French
Kinnikinnick
Primula auricula
In Spanish
Kinnikinnick
Primula auricula
In Greek
Kinnikinnick
mountain cowslip
In Portuguese
Kinnikinnick
cowslip montanha
In Polish
Kinnikinnick
Pierwiosnek łyszczak
In Latin
Kinnikinnick
Primula auricula
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Primulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Primuloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Kinnikinnick and Mountain Cowslip
Season and care of Kinnikinnick and Mountain Cowslip is important to know. While considering everything about Kinnikinnick and Mountain Cowslip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kinnikinnick season is Summer and Fall and Mountain Cowslip season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Kinnikinnick is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mountain Cowslip is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kinnikinnick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mountain Cowslip is Acidic, Neutral.
Kinnikinnick and Mountain Cowslip Physical Information
Kinnikinnick and Mountain Cowslip physical information is very important for comparison. Kinnikinnick height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Mountain Cowslip height is 20.00 cm and width 25.00 cm. The color specification of Kinnikinnick and Mountain Cowslip are as follows:
Kinnikinnick flower color: Ivory
Kinnikinnick leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Mountain Cowslip flower color: Yellow and Yellow Orange
- Mountain Cowslip leaf color: Green
Care of Kinnikinnick and Mountain Cowslip
Care of Kinnikinnick and Mountain Cowslip include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kinnikinnick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mountain Cowslip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Kinnikinnick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mountain Cowslip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.