Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, Russia, Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, Eastern Asia, Western Asia, Nepal, China, Korea
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
meadows, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
2-8
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
A2, 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
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Shade, 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, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Carcinogenic, Stomach cancers
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Anthelmintic, Antiemetic, Antiseptic, Diuretic, Poultice, Refrigerant, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Root
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Adhesive, Basketary, Used as a dye, Used for making soaps, Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Primula elatior
DRYOPTERIS carthusiana
Common Name
Oxlip, true oxlip
Leatherwood Fern
In Hindi
Oxlip
Leatherwood Fern
In German
Hohe Schlüsselblume
Leatherwood Fern
In French
La Primevère élevée ou Primevère des bois
Leatherwood Fern
In Spanish
Primula elatior
Leatherwood Fern
In Greek
δακράκι
Leatherwood Fern
In Portuguese
Oxlip
Leatherwood Fern
In Polish
Oxlip
Leatherwood Fern
In Latin
Oxlip
Leatherwood Fern
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Filicopsida
Order
Myrtales
Polypodiales
Family
Onagraceae
Dennstaedtiaceae
Genus
Oenothera
Pteridium Gleditsch
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Onagreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Oxlip and Leatherwood Fern
Season and care of Oxlip and Leatherwood Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Oxlip and Leatherwood Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oxlip season is Summer and Leatherwood Fern season is Summer. The type of soil for Oxlip is Loam, Sand and for Leatherwood Fern is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Oxlip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Leatherwood Fern is Acidic.
Oxlip and Leatherwood Fern Physical Information
Oxlip and Leatherwood Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Oxlip height is 30.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Leatherwood Fern height is 40.60 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Oxlip and Leatherwood Fern are as follows:
Care of Oxlip and Leatherwood Fern
Care of Oxlip and Leatherwood 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 Leatherwood Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Oxlip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Leatherwood Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.