Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Perennial
  
Tender Perennial
  
Origin
Europe, Russia
  
Southern Africa
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
  
Desert, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
  
8-10
  
AHS Heat Zone
7-1
  
10-8
  
Sunset Zone
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
  
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Light Yellow
  
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Tan
  
Green, Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oblong
  
Grass like
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Rhizome division, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
  
Requires regular watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
  
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
  
Nematodes, Scale
  
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Insects
  
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
  
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
  
Skin irritation
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
  
Ethnobotanic
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Eczema
  
No Medicinal Use
  
Part of Plant Used
Root
  
Root
  
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Roots were worn to protect and strengthen the wearer, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
  
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
  
Botanical Name
Primula elatior
  
DIETES bicolor
  
Common Name
Oxlip, true oxlip
  
African iris, Fortnight lily
  
In Hindi
Oxlip
  
African Iris
  
In German
Hohe Schlüsselblume
  
Afrikanische Iris
  
In French
La Primevère élevée ou Primevère des bois
  
African Iris
  
In Spanish
Primula elatior
  
Iris africano
  
In Greek
δακράκι
  
Αφρικανική Iris
  
In Portuguese
Oxlip
  
Iris africano
  
In Polish
Oxlip
  
Afryki Iris
  
In Latin
Oxlip
  
African Iris
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Myrtales
  
Asparagales
  
Family
Onagraceae
  
Iridaceae
  
Genus
Oenothera
  
Dietes
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Onagreae
  
Irideae
  
Subfamily
Onagroideae
  
Iridoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Oxlip and African Iris
Season and care of Oxlip and African Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Oxlip and African Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oxlip season is Summer and African Iris season is Summer. The type of soil for Oxlip is Loam, Sand and for African Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Oxlip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for African Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Oxlip and African Iris Physical Information
Oxlip and African Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Oxlip height is 30.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas African Iris height is 61.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Oxlip and African Iris are as follows:
Care of Oxlip and African Iris
Care of Oxlip and African Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oxlip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and African Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Oxlip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer African Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.