Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia
Mexico, Central America, South America
Habitat
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
10-15
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
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Cutting
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, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Eczema
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Primula elatior
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Common Name
Oxlip, true oxlip
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
In Hindi
Oxlip
QUICKSTICK
In German
Hohe Schlüsselblume
QUICKSTICK
In French
La Primevère élevée ou Primevère des bois
QUICKSTICK
In Spanish
Primula elatior
QUICKSTICK
In Greek
δακράκι
QUICKSTICK
In Portuguese
Oxlip
QuickStick
In Polish
Oxlip
QUICKSTICK
In Latin
Oxlip
Quickstick
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Onagraceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Oenothera
Gliricidia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Oxlip and Quickstick
Season and care of Oxlip and Quickstick is important to know. While considering everything about Oxlip and Quickstick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oxlip season is Summer and Quickstick season is Summer. The type of soil for Oxlip is Loam, Sand and for Quickstick is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Oxlip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Oxlip and Quickstick Physical Information
Oxlip and Quickstick physical information is very important for comparison. Oxlip height is 30.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Oxlip and Quickstick are as follows:
Care of Oxlip and Quickstick
Care of Oxlip and Quickstick 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 Quickstick 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 Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.