Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
Europe, Russia
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
2-11
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
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
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Light Blue, Dark Blue, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Acuminate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
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
Do not water excessively, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water in the early morning hours
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Part sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Disease free, Fungal Diseases, Fungal leaf spots, fungus, Pest Free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Drought, Moisture, Pests and diseases, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Root
Not Available
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Bog Garden, Cottage garden, Edging, Flower borders
Botanical Name
Primula elatior
TORENIA fournieri
Common Name
Oxlip, true oxlip
Bluewings, Florida Pansy, Wishbone Flower
In German
Hohe Schlüsselblume
Bluewings
In French
La Primevère élevée ou Primevère des bois
Bluewings
In Spanish
Primula elatior
Bluewings
In Greek
δακράκι
Bluewings
In Portuguese
Oxlip
Bluewings
In Polish
Oxlip
Bluewings
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Onagraceae
Linderniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Onagreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Oxlip and Wishbone Flower
Season and care of Oxlip and Wishbone Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Oxlip and Wishbone Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oxlip season is Summer and Wishbone Flower season is Summer. The type of soil for Oxlip is Loam, Sand and for Wishbone Flower is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Oxlip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Wishbone Flower is Acidic, Neutral.
Oxlip and Wishbone Flower Physical Information
Oxlip and Wishbone Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Oxlip height is 30.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Wishbone Flower height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Oxlip and Wishbone Flower are as follows:
Oxlip flower color: Light Yellow
Oxlip leaf color: Green
Wishbone Flower flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Light Blue, Dark Blue and Lavender
- Wishbone Flower leaf color: Green
Care of Oxlip and Wishbone Flower
Care of Oxlip and Wishbone Flower 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 Wishbone Flower pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Wishbone Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.