Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia
North America, United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada, Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, Asia, Eastern Asia, China, Japan
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
Shaded sites, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
5-8
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
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires consistently moist soil, 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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Compost
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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
Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Root
Leaves
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
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Groundcover
Botanical Name
Primula elatior
BLECHNUM spicant
Common Name
Oxlip, true oxlip
Hard Fern
In German
Hohe Schlüsselblume
Deer Fern
In French
La Primevère élevée ou Primevère des bois
blechnum
In Spanish
Primula elatior
Ciervo helecho
In Greek
δακράκι
Deer Fern
In Portuguese
Oxlip
cervos Fern
In Polish
Oxlip
Deer Fern
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Polypodiopsida
Order
Myrtales
Polypodiales
Family
Onagraceae
Blechnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Onagreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Blechnoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Oxlip and Deer Fern
Season and care of Oxlip and Deer Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Oxlip and Deer Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oxlip season is Summer and Deer Fern season is Summer. The type of soil for Oxlip is Loam, Sand and for Deer Fern is Loam while the PH of soil for Oxlip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Deer Fern is Acidic, Neutral.
Oxlip and Deer Fern Physical Information
Oxlip and Deer Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Oxlip height is 30.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Deer Fern height is 20.30 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Oxlip and Deer Fern are as follows:
Care of Oxlip and Deer Fern
Care of Oxlip and Deer Fern 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 Deer Fern 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 Deer Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.