Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia
Asia
Types
Primula elatior
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
-9999
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
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Brown, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
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Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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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
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Eczema
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
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
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
Primula elatior
DIOSCOREA alata
Common Name
Oxlip, true oxlip
Purple Sweet Potato, Purple Yam, Ubi, Uhi, Water Yam, White Yam, Winged Yam
In German
Hohe Schlüsselblume
Hortensie
In French
La Primevère élevée ou Primevère des bois
Hortensia
In Spanish
Primula elatior
Hortensia
In Greek
δακράκι
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Oxlip
Hortênsia
In Polish
Oxlip
Hortensja
Family
Onagraceae
Dioscoreaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Oxlip and Ubi
Season and care of Oxlip and Ubi is important to know. While considering everything about Oxlip and Ubi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oxlip season is Summer and Ubi season is Summer. The type of soil for Oxlip is Loam, Sand and for Ubi is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Oxlip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ubi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Oxlip and Ubi Physical Information
Oxlip and Ubi physical information is very important for comparison. Oxlip height is 30.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Ubi height is 6.56 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Oxlip and Ubi are as follows:
Care of Oxlip and Ubi
Care of Oxlip and Ubi 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 Ubi 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 Ubi needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.