Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
meadows, Pastures
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
7-15
AHS Heat Zone
7-1
Not Available
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
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow
White, Yellow, Purple, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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 branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Canker, Nematodes, Red blotch, Scale, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Nematodes, White peach scale
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Avoid during Pregnancy, Liver disease
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Acne, Good for skin and hair, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Eczema
Cough, Diarrhea, Gastritis, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Root
Buds, Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as a nutritious food item, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Primula elatior
Syzygium aromaticum
Common Name
Oxlip, true oxlip
Clove
In German
Hohe Schlüsselblume
Nelke
In French
La Primevère élevée ou Primevère des bois
Clou de girofle
In Spanish
Primula elatior
Clavo
In Greek
δακράκι
Σκελίδα σκόρδο
In Portuguese
Oxlip
dente de alho
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Onagraceae
Musaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Myrtoideae
Season and Care of Oxlip and Clove
Season and care of Oxlip and Clove is important to know. While considering everything about Oxlip and Clove Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oxlip season is Summer and Clove season is Summer. The type of soil for Oxlip is Loam, Sand and for Clove is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Oxlip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Clove is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Oxlip and Clove Physical Information
Oxlip and Clove physical information is very important for comparison. Oxlip height is 30.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Clove height is 300.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Oxlip and Clove are as follows:
Oxlip flower color: Light Yellow
Oxlip leaf color: Green
Clove flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Brown
- Clove leaf color: Green
Care of Oxlip and Clove
Care of Oxlip and Clove 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 Clove 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 Clove needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.