Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe
Types
Not Available
Alene, Barblue, Caliber, Canterbury
Habitat
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
Cultivated Beds, Lawn, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
3-10
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
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Mat-forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Purplish Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Narrowly linear
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Sod
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Water frequently while growing
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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 leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Dollar spot, Rust, Summer Patch
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Cough, Itchy eyes, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Eczema
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used in lawns and turf
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
Primula elatior
POA pratensis
Common Name
Oxlip, true oxlip
Kentucky Bluegrass
In Hindi
Oxlip
Kentucky Bluegrass
In German
Hohe Schlüsselblume
Kentucky Bluegrass
In French
La Primevère élevée ou Primevère des bois
Kentucky Bluegrass
In Spanish
Primula elatior
Pasto azul de Kentucky
In Greek
δακράκι
Κεντάκυ Bluegrass
In Portuguese
Oxlip
Kentucky Bluegrass
In Polish
Oxlip
Wiechlina
In Latin
Oxlip
Kentucky Bluegrass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Onagraceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Pooideae
Season and Care of Oxlip and Kentucky Bluegrass
Season and care of Oxlip and Kentucky Bluegrass is important to know. While considering everything about Oxlip and Kentucky Bluegrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oxlip season is Summer and Kentucky Bluegrass season is Summer. The type of soil for Oxlip is Loam, Sand and for Kentucky Bluegrass is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Oxlip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kentucky Bluegrass is Acidic, Neutral.
Oxlip and Kentucky Bluegrass Physical Information
Oxlip and Kentucky Bluegrass physical information is very important for comparison. Oxlip height is 30.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Kentucky Bluegrass height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Oxlip and Kentucky Bluegrass are as follows:
Care of Oxlip and Kentucky Bluegrass
Care of Oxlip and Kentucky Bluegrass 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 Kentucky Bluegrass 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 Kentucky Bluegrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.