Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia
Africa, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
Grassland, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
8-11
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, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Burgundy, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Light Pink, Tan, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Grass like
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Needs less watering
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
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
No need to prune, 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, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
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
Bog Garden, Ground Cover
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
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Primula elatior
MELINIS nerviglumis
Common Name
Oxlip, true oxlip
Ruby Grass, Zizka
In German
Hohe Schlüsselblume
Zizka
In French
La Primevère élevée ou Primevère des bois
Zizka
In Spanish
Primula elatior
Zizka
In Portuguese
Oxlip
Zizka
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Onagraceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Oxlip and Zizka
Season and care of Oxlip and Zizka is important to know. While considering everything about Oxlip and Zizka Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oxlip season is Summer and Zizka season is Summer. The type of soil for Oxlip is Loam, Sand and for Zizka is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Oxlip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Zizka is Acidic, Neutral.
Oxlip and Zizka Physical Information
Oxlip and Zizka physical information is very important for comparison. Oxlip height is 30.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Zizka height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Oxlip and Zizka are as follows:
Care of Oxlip and Zizka
Care of Oxlip and Zizka 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 Zizka pruning is done No need to prune, 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 Zizka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.