Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia
Mediterranean
Types
Primula elatior
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
-9999
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
21,22
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Tan, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
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Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
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
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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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
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Primula elatior
ERUCA vesicaria ssp. sativa
Common Name
Oxlip, true oxlip
Arugula, Garden Rocket, Jamba, Rocketsalad
In German
Hohe Schlüsselblume
Hortensie
In French
La Primevère élevée ou Primevère des bois
Hortensia
In Spanish
Primula elatior
Hortensia
In Greek
δακράκι
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Oxlip
Hortênsia
In Polish
Oxlip
Hortensja
Family
Onagraceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Properties of Oxlip and Arugula
Wondering what are the properties of Oxlip and Arugula? We provide you with everything About Oxlip and Arugula. Oxlip doesn't have thorns and Arugula doesn't have thorns. Also Oxlip does not have fragrant flowers. Oxlip has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea and Skin irritation and Arugula has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea and Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Oxlip and Arugula and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Oxlip and Arugula
Season and care of Oxlip and Arugula is important to know. While considering everything about Oxlip and Arugula Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oxlip season is Summer and Arugula season is Summer. The type of soil for Oxlip is Loam, Sand and for Arugula is Loam while the PH of soil for Oxlip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Arugula is Acidic, Neutral.
Oxlip and Arugula Physical Information
Oxlip and Arugula physical information is very important for comparison. Oxlip height is 30.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Arugula height is 76.00 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Oxlip and Arugula are as follows:
Care of Oxlip and Arugula
Care of Oxlip and Arugula 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 Arugula 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 Arugula needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.