Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Perennial
  
Flowering Plants, Shrub
  
Origin
Europe, Russia
  
North Africa
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
  
Desert, Rocky Mountains
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
  
Not Available
  
AHS Heat Zone
7-1
  
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
  
Not Availble
  
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
  
Bushy, Evergreen
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Light Yellow
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Tan
  
Black, Blue
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oblong
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer
  
Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Moist but well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
  
Late Summer, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Moisture
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
  
Needs less watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Ample Water
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Average Water
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Less Watering
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Moist, 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
  
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
  
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
  
Healthy tree
  
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
  
Moisture
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
Yes
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Insects
  
Butterflies
  
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
  
Acne, Good for skin
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
  
Air purification, Food for birds
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Eczema
  
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
  
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 essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
  
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
Primula elatior
  
Myrtus nivellei
  
Common Name
Oxlip, true oxlip
  
Saharan myrtle
  
In Hindi
Oxlip
  
Saharan myrtle
  
In German
Hohe Schlüsselblume
  
Saharan myrtle
  
In French
La Primevère élevée ou Primevère des bois
  
myrte subsaharienne
  
In Spanish
Primula elatior
  
mirto subsahariana
  
In Greek
δακράκι
  
Σαχάρας μυρτιά
  
In Portuguese
Oxlip
  
murta Saharan
  
In Polish
Oxlip
  
mirt Subsaharyjskiej
  
In Latin
Oxlip
  
myrto Saharan
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Myrtales
  
Myrtales
  
Family
Onagraceae
  
Myrtaceae
  
Genus
Oenothera
  
Myrtus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Onagreae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Onagroideae
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Oxlip and Saharan Myrtle
Season and care of Oxlip and Saharan Myrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Oxlip and Saharan Myrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oxlip season is Summer and Saharan Myrtle season is Summer. The type of soil for Oxlip is Loam, Sand and for Saharan Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Oxlip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Saharan Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Oxlip and Saharan Myrtle Physical Information
Oxlip and Saharan Myrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Oxlip height is 30.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Saharan Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Oxlip and Saharan Myrtle are as follows:
Care of Oxlip and Saharan Myrtle
Care of Oxlip and Saharan Myrtle 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 Saharan Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Oxlip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Saharan Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.