Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Europe, Russia
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
Banks, meadows, Roadsides, Shores of rivers or lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
Not Available
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
21,22
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow
White, Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Lobed and toothed
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
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
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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 flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, 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
Anodyne, Arthritis, Bronchitis, Nerve pain
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Primula elatior
Ranunculus acris
Common Name
Oxlip, true oxlip
Ranunculus, meadow buttercup, tall buttercup, common buttercup, giant buttercup
In Hindi
Oxlip
Ranunculus
In German
Hohe Schlüsselblume
Ranunkel
In French
La Primevère élevée ou Primevère des bois
Ranunculus
In Spanish
Primula elatior
ranúnculo
In Greek
δακράκι
Ranunculus
In Portuguese
Oxlip
Ranogkylos
In Polish
Oxlip
Ranogkylos
In Latin
Oxlip
Ranogkylos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Ranunculales
Family
Onagraceae
Ranunculaceae
Genus
Oenothera
Ranunculus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Onagreae
Ranunculeae
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Ranunculoideae
Properties of Oxlip and Ranunculus
Wondering what are the properties of Oxlip and Ranunculus? We provide you with everything About Oxlip and Ranunculus. Oxlip doesn't have thorns and Ranunculus doesn't have thorns. Also Oxlip does not have fragrant flowers. Oxlip has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea and Skin irritation and Ranunculus has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea and Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Oxlip and Ranunculus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Oxlip and Ranunculus
Season and care of Oxlip and Ranunculus is important to know. While considering everything about Oxlip and Ranunculus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oxlip season is Summer and Ranunculus season is Summer. The type of soil for Oxlip is Loam, Sand and for Ranunculus is Loam while the PH of soil for Oxlip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ranunculus is Acidic, Neutral.
Oxlip and Ranunculus Physical Information
Oxlip and Ranunculus physical information is very important for comparison. Oxlip height is 30.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Ranunculus height is 30.50 cm and width 22.90 cm. The color specification of Oxlip and Ranunculus are as follows:
Oxlip flower color: Light Yellow
Oxlip leaf color: Green
Ranunculus flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Green
- Ranunculus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Oxlip and Ranunculus
Care of Oxlip and Ranunculus 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 Ranunculus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Oxlip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ranunculus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.