Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
Europe, Russia
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Habitat
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
Dry areas, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
2-7
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
21,22
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Yellow, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, 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 ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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
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 leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
fertilize in early summer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Corydalis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Eczema
Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Primula elatior
CORYDALIS sempervirens
Common Name
Oxlip, true oxlip
Colic Weed, Pale Fumewort, Pale Corydalis
In German
Hohe Schlüsselblume
Capnoides
In French
La Primevère élevée ou Primevère des bois
capnoides
In Spanish
Primula elatior
Capnoides
In Greek
δακράκι
Capnoides
In Portuguese
Oxlip
Capnoides
In Polish
Oxlip
Capnoides
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Basidiomycota
Class
Magnoliopsida
Agaricomycetes
Order
Myrtales
Agaricales
Family
Onagraceae
Fumariaceae
Genus
Oenothera
Hypholoma
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Fumarioideae
Season and Care of Oxlip and Capnoides
Season and care of Oxlip and Capnoides is important to know. While considering everything about Oxlip and Capnoides Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oxlip season is Summer and Capnoides season is Summer. The type of soil for Oxlip is Loam, Sand and for Capnoides is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Oxlip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Capnoides is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Oxlip and Capnoides Physical Information
Oxlip and Capnoides physical information is very important for comparison. Oxlip height is 30.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Capnoides height is 30.50 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Oxlip and Capnoides are as follows:
Care of Oxlip and Capnoides
Care of Oxlip and Capnoides 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 Capnoides pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Oxlip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Capnoides needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.