Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Europe, Russia
Europe
Types
Primula elatior
Chinese Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Habitat
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
Farms, Fields, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
4-7
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
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
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Oblong Circular Round
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, 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
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 leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Nitrogen, Phosphate, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Bacterial soft rot, Blackleg, Damping off, Damping-off, Downy mildew, Flea beetle, Flea Beetles, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Red blotch, Watery soft rot
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Attracts
Insects
Beetles, Flies, Insects
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Throat itching
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, Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Eczema
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Digestion problems, Low calories, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Root
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Food for animals, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Primula elatior
BRASSICA rapa( Pekinensis Group)
Common Name
Oxlip, true oxlip
Celery Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
In Hindi
Oxlip
अजवाइन गोभी
In German
Hohe Schlüsselblume
Sellerie Kohl
In French
La Primevère élevée ou Primevère des bois
céleri chou
In Spanish
Primula elatior
apio col
In Greek
δακράκι
σέλινο Λάχανο
In Portuguese
Oxlip
aipo couve
In Polish
Oxlip
seler Kapusta
In Latin
Oxlip
Brassica apium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Brassicales
Family
Onagraceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Tribe
Onagreae
Brassiceae
Season and Care of Oxlip and Celery Cabbage
Season and care of Oxlip and Celery Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Oxlip and Celery Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oxlip season is Summer and Celery Cabbage season is Summer. The type of soil for Oxlip is Loam, Sand and for Celery Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Oxlip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Celery Cabbage is Neutral.
Oxlip and Celery Cabbage Physical Information
Oxlip and Celery Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Oxlip height is 30.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Celery Cabbage height is 22.90 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Oxlip and Celery Cabbage are as follows:
Care of Oxlip and Celery Cabbage
Care of Oxlip and Celery Cabbage 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 Celery Cabbage 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 Celery Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.