Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia
India, Nepal
Types
Not Available
it is a type of ginger
Habitat
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
along watercourse, moist forests, Rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
9-12
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, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow
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
Plant Season
Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
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 over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Loam, Sand
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 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
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Forms dense stands, Suppresses or replaces native plants
Medicinal Uses
Eczema
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Root
Root bark
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Primula elatior
HEDYCHIUM flavescens
Common Name
Oxlip, true oxlip
Yellow Ginger
In German
Hohe Schlüsselblume
Gelber Ingwer
In French
La Primevère élevée ou Primevère des bois
Ginger Jaune
In Spanish
Primula elatior
jengibre amarillo
In Greek
δακράκι
κίτρινο Τζίντζερ
In Portuguese
Oxlip
Ginger amarelo
In Polish
Oxlip
żółty Ginger
In Latin
Oxlip
Yellow Gingiber
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Monocotyledonae
Order
Myrtales
Zingiberales
Family
Onagraceae
Zingiberaceae
Genus
Oenothera
Hedychium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Onagreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Oxlip and Yellow Ginger
Season and care of Oxlip and Yellow Ginger is important to know. While considering everything about Oxlip and Yellow Ginger Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oxlip season is Summer and Yellow Ginger season is Summer. The type of soil for Oxlip is Loam, Sand and for Yellow Ginger is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Oxlip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Yellow Ginger is Acidic, Neutral.
Oxlip and Yellow Ginger Physical Information
Oxlip and Yellow Ginger physical information is very important for comparison. Oxlip height is 30.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Yellow Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Oxlip and Yellow Ginger are as follows:
Care of Oxlip and Yellow Ginger
Care of Oxlip and Yellow Ginger 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 Yellow Ginger 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 Yellow Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.