Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Homesteads
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
5-7
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Light Yellow
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Green, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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 leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Eczema
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Root
Whole plant
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
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Alpine, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Primula elatior
ERICA carnea
Common Name
Oxlip, true oxlip
Winter heath
In Hindi
Oxlip
अल्पाइन हीथ
In German
Hohe Schlüsselblume
Alpine Heath
In French
La Primevère élevée ou Primevère des bois
Alpine Heath
In Spanish
Primula elatior
Alpine Heath
In Greek
δακράκι
Alpine Heath
In Portuguese
Oxlip
Alpine Heath
In Polish
Oxlip
Alpine Heath
In Latin
Oxlip
Alpini Heath
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Onagraceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Ericoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Oxlip and Alpine Heath
Season and care of Oxlip and Alpine Heath is important to know. While considering everything about Oxlip and Alpine Heath Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oxlip season is Summer and Alpine Heath season is Summer. The type of soil for Oxlip is Loam, Sand and for Alpine Heath is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Oxlip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Alpine Heath is Acidic, Neutral.
Oxlip and Alpine Heath Physical Information
Oxlip and Alpine Heath physical information is very important for comparison. Oxlip height is 30.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Alpine Heath height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Oxlip and Alpine Heath are as follows:
Oxlip flower color: Light Yellow
Oxlip leaf color: Green
Alpine Heath flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose and Lavender
- Alpine Heath leaf color: Green
Care of Oxlip and Alpine Heath
Care of Oxlip and Alpine Heath 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 Alpine Heath pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Oxlip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alpine Heath needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.