Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia
Central Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
Barren waste areas, Dry areas, meadows, Roadsides, Sandy stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
4-9
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Cushion/Mound-forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Yellow
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Oblique base
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Needs very little water
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
Well 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Irritation to stomach, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Eczema
Astringent, Hypotensive, Laxative, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Container, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Primula elatior
Sedum acre
Common Name
Oxlip, true oxlip
Stonecrop
In German
Hohe Schlüsselblume
Stonecrop
In French
La Primevère élevée ou Primevère des bois
Orpin
In Spanish
Primula elatior
uva de gato
In Greek
δακράκι
Stonecrop
In Portuguese
Oxlip
Stonecrop
In Polish
Oxlip
rozchodnika
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Saxifragales
Family
Onagraceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Sedoideae
Season and Care of Oxlip and Stonecrop
Season and care of Oxlip and Stonecrop is important to know. While considering everything about Oxlip and Stonecrop Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oxlip season is Summer and Stonecrop season is Summer. The type of soil for Oxlip is Loam, Sand and for Stonecrop is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Oxlip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Stonecrop is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Oxlip and Stonecrop Physical Information
Oxlip and Stonecrop physical information is very important for comparison. Oxlip height is 30.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Stonecrop height is 5.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Oxlip and Stonecrop are as follows:
Care of Oxlip and Stonecrop
Care of Oxlip and Stonecrop 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 Stonecrop 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 Stonecrop needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.