Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia
Types
Primula elatior
Stipa Pennata, Stipa Gigantea, Stipa Capillata
Habitat
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
meadows, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
6-9
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
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Ivory, Light Green, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Ivory, Silver
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
-
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Borders, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Root
Fibre
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
suitable for cutting, used for making high quality paper
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Primula elatior
STIPA capillata 'Bridal Veil'
Common Name
Oxlip, true oxlip
Bridal Veil Needle Grass
In Hindi
Oxlip
Needle Grass
In German
Hohe Schlüsselblume
Nadel- Gras
In French
La Primevère élevée ou Primevère des bois
aiguille Herbe
In Spanish
Primula elatior
Hierba de aguja
In Greek
δακράκι
βελόνα Grass
In Portuguese
Oxlip
agulha Relva
In Polish
Oxlip
igła do trawy
In Latin
Oxlip
acus Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Family
Onagraceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Pooideae
Season and Care of Oxlip and Needle Grass
Season and care of Oxlip and Needle Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Oxlip and Needle Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oxlip season is Summer and Needle Grass season is Summer. The type of soil for Oxlip is Loam, Sand and for Needle Grass is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Oxlip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Needle Grass is Neutral, Alkaline.
Oxlip and Needle Grass Physical Information
Oxlip and Needle Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Oxlip height is 30.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Needle Grass height is 76.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Oxlip and Needle Grass are as follows:
Care of Oxlip and Needle Grass
Care of Oxlip and Needle Grass 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 Needle Grass 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 Needle Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.