Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia
Europe
Types
Primula elatior
Pulmonaria Bubble Gum , Pulmonaria ‘Polar Splash’ , Pulmonaria ‘Moonshine’
Habitat
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
Alpine Meadows
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Red, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Rocky Soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Drought, Rocky Soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Root
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Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Primula elatior
PULMONARIA rubra 'David Ward'
Common Name
Oxlip, true oxlip
David Ward, Red Lungwort
In Hindi
Oxlip
david ward
In German
Hohe Schlüsselblume
david ward
In French
La Primevère élevée ou Primevère des bois
david ward
In Spanish
Primula elatior
david ward
In Greek
δακράκι
david ward
In Portuguese
Oxlip
david ward
In Polish
Oxlip
david ward
In Latin
Oxlip
david ward
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Onagraceae
Boraginaceae
Genus
Oenothera
Pulmonaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Oxlip and David Ward
Season and care of Oxlip and David Ward is important to know. While considering everything about Oxlip and David Ward Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oxlip season is Summer and David Ward season is Summer. The type of soil for Oxlip is Loam, Sand and for David Ward is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Oxlip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for David Ward is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Oxlip and David Ward Physical Information
Oxlip and David Ward physical information is very important for comparison. Oxlip height is 30.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas David Ward height is 25.40 cm and width 81.30 cm. The color specification of Oxlip and David Ward are as follows:
Care of Oxlip and David Ward
Care of Oxlip and David Ward 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 David Ward pruning is done Prune after flowering, 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 David Ward needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.