Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Europe, Russia
Central United States, Canada
Types
Primula elatior
Two-petal ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Habitat
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
Dry areas, Hills, limestone outcrops, Moist woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
4-8
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
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, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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 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
-
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Part of Plant Used
Root
Inner Bark, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as a dye, Used for woodware, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Primula elatior
FRAXINUS quadrangulata
Common Name
Oxlip, true oxlip
Blue Ash
In Hindi
Oxlip
Blue Ash plant
In German
Hohe Schlüsselblume
Blue Ash Pflanze
In French
La Primevère élevée ou Primevère des bois
usine Blue Ash
In Spanish
Primula elatior
planta de Blue Ash
In Greek
δακράκι
φυτό Blue Ash
In Portuguese
Oxlip
planta Blue Ash
In Polish
Oxlip
Blue Ash roślin
In Latin
Oxlip
Blue Ash herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Scrophulariales
Family
Onagraceae
Oleaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Oxlip and Blue Ash
Wondering what are the properties of Oxlip and Blue Ash? We provide you with everything About Oxlip and Blue Ash. Oxlip doesn't have thorns and Blue Ash doesn't have thorns. Also Oxlip does not have fragrant flowers. Oxlip has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea and Skin irritation and Blue Ash 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 Blue Ash and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Oxlip and Blue Ash
Season and care of Oxlip and Blue Ash is important to know. While considering everything about Oxlip and Blue Ash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oxlip season is Summer and Blue Ash season is Summer. The type of soil for Oxlip is Loam, Sand and for Blue Ash is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Oxlip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Ash is Neutral, Alkaline.
Oxlip and Blue Ash Physical Information
Oxlip and Blue Ash physical information is very important for comparison. Oxlip height is 30.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Blue Ash height is 2,500.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Oxlip and Blue Ash are as follows:
Care of Oxlip and Blue Ash
Care of Oxlip and Blue Ash 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 Blue Ash 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 Blue Ash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.