Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Sedge or Rush
Origin
Europe, Russia
Northeastern United States, Western Europe
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
Grassland, moorlands
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
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Light brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Long hair-like leaves
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial 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
Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Aphids, Brown Spots, Galls
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Wildlife
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
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
Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Primula elatior
CAREX flacca
Common Name
Oxlip, true oxlip
blue sedge, gray carex, glaucous sedge, carnation-grass
In German
Hohe Schlüsselblume
Blau-Segge
In French
La Primevère élevée ou Primevère des bois
Bleu carex
In Spanish
Primula elatior
azul de la juncia
In Greek
δακράκι
μπλε σπαθόχορτο
In Portuguese
Oxlip
azul Sedge
In Polish
Oxlip
niebieski turzyca
In Latin
Oxlip
blue Sedge
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Onagraceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Onagreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Oxlip and Blue Sedge
Season and care of Oxlip and Blue Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Oxlip and Blue Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oxlip season is Summer and Blue Sedge season is Summer. The type of soil for Oxlip is Loam, Sand and for Blue Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Oxlip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Sedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Oxlip and Blue Sedge Physical Information
Oxlip and Blue Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Oxlip height is 30.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Blue Sedge height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Oxlip and Blue Sedge are as follows:
Care of Oxlip and Blue Sedge
Care of Oxlip and Blue Sedge 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 Sedge 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 Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.