Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
Open areas, stream banks, Wet Woods
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Blue, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial 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
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Deer resistant, Shade areas, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs Very high moisture, Requires consistently moist soil
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
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 flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
10-10-10, Balanced liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Head smut, Rust, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Deer resistant, Shade areas, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Eczema
Diarrhea, Dysentry, Healing, Stomach pain, Syphilis
Part of Plant Used
Root
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Primula elatior
LOBELIA siphilitica
Common Name
Oxlip, true oxlip
Great blue lobelia, great lobelia
In Hindi
Oxlip
महान ब्लू लोबेलिआ
In German
Hohe Schlüsselblume
Great Blue Lobelia
In French
La Primevère élevée ou Primevère des bois
Great Lobelia bleu
In Spanish
Primula elatior
Gran Lobelia azul
In Greek
δακράκι
Μεγάλη Μπλε Lobelia
In Portuguese
Oxlip
Grande Lobelia azul
In Polish
Oxlip
Great Blue Lobelia
In Latin
Oxlip
Blue Lobelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Campanulales
Family
Onagraceae
Lobeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Onagreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Lobelioideae
Season and Care of Oxlip and Great Blue Lobelia
Season and care of Oxlip and Great Blue Lobelia is important to know. While considering everything about Oxlip and Great Blue Lobelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oxlip season is Summer and Great Blue Lobelia season is Summer. The type of soil for Oxlip is Loam, Sand and for Great Blue Lobelia is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Oxlip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Great Blue Lobelia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Oxlip and Great Blue Lobelia Physical Information
Oxlip and Great Blue Lobelia physical information is very important for comparison. Oxlip height is 30.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Great Blue Lobelia height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Oxlip and Great Blue Lobelia are as follows:
Care of Oxlip and Great Blue Lobelia
Care of Oxlip and Great Blue Lobelia 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 Great Blue Lobelia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Oxlip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Great Blue Lobelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.