Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia
Europe, Turkey
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
hedge rows, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
2-9
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
Not Available
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Yellow, Green, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Summer
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Aphids, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Skin irritation, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Eczema
Cold, Cough, Diarrhea, Hair Loss, Headache, hemorrhoids, Rheumatism, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Cosmetics, 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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Primula elatior
Carpinus betulus
Common Name
Oxlip, true oxlip
Common Hornbeam, European Hornbeam
In German
Hohe Schlüsselblume
Hainbuche
In French
La Primevère élevée ou Primevère des bois
charme
In Spanish
Primula elatior
carpe
In Portuguese
Oxlip
choupo-branco
In Latin
Oxlip
Item carpinus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Onagraceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Onagreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Coryloideae
Season and Care of Oxlip and Hornbeam
Season and care of Oxlip and Hornbeam is important to know. While considering everything about Oxlip and Hornbeam Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oxlip season is Summer and Hornbeam season is Summer. The type of soil for Oxlip is Loam, Sand and for Hornbeam is Loam while the PH of soil for Oxlip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral.
Oxlip and Hornbeam Physical Information
Oxlip and Hornbeam physical information is very important for comparison. Oxlip height is 30.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Oxlip and Hornbeam are as follows:
Care of Oxlip and Hornbeam
Care of Oxlip and Hornbeam 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 Hornbeam pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Hornbeam needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.