Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Habitat
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
gardens, Hardwood forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
5-7
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Butterfly shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings, 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
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Eczema
Cancer, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Groundcover
Botanical Name
Primula elatior
JEFFERSONIA diphylla
Common Name
Oxlip, true oxlip
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In German
Hohe Schlüsselblume
Twinleaf
In French
La Primevère élevée ou Primevère des bois
Twinleaf
In Spanish
Primula elatior
Twinleaf
In Greek
δακράκι
Twinleaf
In Portuguese
Oxlip
Twinleaf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Ranunculales
Family
Onagraceae
Berberidaceae
Genus
Oenothera
Jeffersonia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Oxlip and Twinleaf
Season and care of Oxlip and Twinleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Oxlip and Twinleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oxlip season is Summer and Twinleaf season is Summer. The type of soil for Oxlip is Loam, Sand and for Twinleaf is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Oxlip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Twinleaf is Neutral, Alkaline.
Oxlip and Twinleaf Physical Information
Oxlip and Twinleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Oxlip height is 30.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Twinleaf height is 15.20 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Oxlip and Twinleaf are as follows:
Care of Oxlip and Twinleaf
Care of Oxlip and Twinleaf 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 Twinleaf pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Oxlip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Twinleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.