Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia
Southern Europe
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
5-8
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
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
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Yellow, Gray
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Long hair-like leaves
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, 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, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Complete balanced fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Farmland, small hedge, Wild gardens
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
Antiseptic, Digestive, Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Root
Branch, Fibres, Flower Stalk, Gum, Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used for fragrance, Used to make hair tonic
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Primula elatior
ARTEMISIA abrotanum
Common Name
Oxlip, true oxlip
lad's love , southern wormwood , old man , boy's love , appleringie , sitherwood
In Hindi
Oxlip
southernwood
In German
Hohe Schlüsselblume
Eberraute
In French
La Primevère élevée ou Primevère des bois
aurone ou citronnelle
In Spanish
Primula elatior
Artemisia abrotanum
In Greek
δακράκι
Artemisia abrotanum
In Portuguese
Oxlip
Abrótano
In Polish
Oxlip
Bylica boże drzewko
In Latin
Oxlip
Southernwood
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Onagraceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Oenothera
Artemisia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Onagreae
Anthemideae
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Oxlip and Southernwood
Season and care of Oxlip and Southernwood is important to know. While considering everything about Oxlip and Southernwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oxlip season is Summer and Southernwood season is Summer. The type of soil for Oxlip is Loam, Sand and for Southernwood is Loam while the PH of soil for Oxlip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Southernwood is Neutral.
Oxlip and Southernwood Physical Information
Oxlip and Southernwood physical information is very important for comparison. Oxlip height is 30.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Southernwood height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Oxlip and Southernwood are as follows:
Care of Oxlip and Southernwood
Care of Oxlip and Southernwood 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 Southernwood pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, 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 Southernwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
