Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Types
Primula auricula, Bear's Ear
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Habitat
Rocky Mountains
Banks, meadows, Roadsides, Shores of rivers or lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow Orange
White, Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Lobed and toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
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Tolerances
Drought
Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
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Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Eczema
Anodyne, Arthritis, Bronchitis, Nerve pain
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Primula auricula
Ranunculus acris
Common Name
auricula, mountain cowslip or bear's ear
Ranunculus, meadow buttercup, tall buttercup, common buttercup, giant buttercup
In Hindi
mountain cowslip
Ranunculus
In German
Aurikel
Ranunkel
In French
Primula auricula
Ranunculus
In Spanish
Primula auricula
ranúnculo
In Greek
mountain cowslip
Ranunculus
In Portuguese
cowslip montanha
Ranogkylos
In Polish
Pierwiosnek łyszczak
Ranogkylos
In Latin
Primula auricula
Ranogkylos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Ranunculales
Family
Primulaceae
Ranunculaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
Primuloideae
Ranunculoideae
Season and Care of Mountain Cowslip and Ranunculus
Season and care of Mountain Cowslip and Ranunculus is important to know. While considering everything about Mountain Cowslip and Ranunculus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mountain Cowslip season is Spring and Fall and Ranunculus season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Mountain Cowslip is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ranunculus is Loam while the PH of soil for Mountain Cowslip is Acidic, Neutral and for Ranunculus is Acidic, Neutral.
Mountain Cowslip and Ranunculus Physical Information
Mountain Cowslip and Ranunculus physical information is very important for comparison. Mountain Cowslip height is 20.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Ranunculus height is 30.50 cm and width 22.90 cm. The color specification of Mountain Cowslip and Ranunculus are as follows:
Mountain Cowslip flower color: Yellow and Yellow Orange
Mountain Cowslip leaf color: Green
Ranunculus flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Green
- Ranunculus leaf color:
Care of Mountain Cowslip and Ranunculus
Care of Mountain Cowslip and Ranunculus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mountain Cowslip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Ranunculus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mountain Cowslip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ranunculus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.