Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia, Siberia, Mediterranean, Iraq, Iran, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
Temperate Regions, Wet lands
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
A2, A3, 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
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Light Yellow, Chocolate
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Sword-like
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Water-dispersed Seed
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly 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
Bacteria, fungus, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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
cathartic, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers, Rhizomes, Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Primula elatior
IRIS pseudacorus
Common Name
Oxlip, true oxlip
Pale Yellow Iris, Yellow Flag, Yellow Iris
In Hindi
Oxlip
Pale Yellow Iris
In German
Hohe Schlüsselblume
Sumpf-Schwertlilie
In French
La Primevère élevée ou Primevère des bois
Iris pseudacorus
In Spanish
Primula elatior
Iris pseudacorus
In Greek
δακράκι
Pale Yellow Iris
In Portuguese
Oxlip
Pale Yellow Iris
In Polish
Oxlip
Kosaciec żółty
In Latin
Oxlip
Pale Yellow Iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Asparagales
Family
Onagraceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Iridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Oxlip and Pale Yellow Iris
Season and care of Oxlip and Pale Yellow Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Oxlip and Pale Yellow Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oxlip season is Summer and Pale Yellow Iris season is Summer. The type of soil for Oxlip is Loam, Sand and for Pale Yellow Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Oxlip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pale Yellow Iris is Acidic, Neutral.
Oxlip and Pale Yellow Iris Physical Information
Oxlip and Pale Yellow Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Oxlip height is 30.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Pale Yellow Iris height is 90.00 cm and width 1,150.00 cm. The color specification of Oxlip and Pale Yellow Iris are as follows:
Care of Oxlip and Pale Yellow Iris
Care of Oxlip and Pale Yellow Iris 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 Pale Yellow Iris 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 Pale Yellow Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.