Physostegia

Oxlip

About Physostegia and Oxlip

Physostegia

Oxlip

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Perennial

Origin

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada, Mexico

Europe, Russia

Types

Shrub

Primula elatior

Number of Varieties

701

0 40000

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Habitat

Sunny Edge

Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-94-7

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8-1

7-1

Sunset Zone

A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

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

Habit

Upright/Erect

Rosette/Stemless

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

60.00 cm30.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

45.70 cm25.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Pink, Rose, Violet

Light Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red, Green, Light Green

Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lance shaped

Oblong

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall

Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Root Division

Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Slugs, Snails

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Variety of soil types

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Insects

Allergy

Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Eczema

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Root

Other Uses

Showy Purposes

Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower

Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PHYSOSTEGIA

Primula elatior

Common Name

Physostegia

Oxlip, true oxlip

In Hindi

Physostegia

Oxlip

In German

Physostegia

Hohe Schlüsselblume

In French

Physostegia

La Primevère élevée ou Primevère des bois

In Spanish

Physostegia

Primula elatior

In Greek

Physostegia

δακράκι

In Portuguese

Physostegia

Oxlip

In Polish

Physostegia

Oxlip

In Latin

Physostegia

Oxlip

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Lamiales

Myrtales

Family

Lamiaceae

Onagraceae

Genus

Physostegia

Oenothera

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Onagreae

Subfamily

Onagroideae

Number of Species

65145

1 27800

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Properties of Physostegia and Oxlip

Wondering what are the properties of Physostegia and Oxlip? We provide you with everything About Physostegia and Oxlip. Physostegia doesn't have thorns and Oxlip doesn't have thorns. Also Physostegia does not have fragrant flowers. Physostegia has allergic reactions like and Oxlip has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Physostegia and Oxlip and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Physostegia and Oxlip

Season and care of Physostegia and Oxlip is important to know. While considering everything about Physostegia and Oxlip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Physostegia season is Summer and Fall and Oxlip season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Physostegia is Clay, Loam and for Oxlip is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Physostegia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Oxlip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Physostegia and Oxlip Physical Information

Physostegia and Oxlip physical information is very important for comparison. Physostegia height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Oxlip height is 30.00 cm and width 25.00 cm. The color specification of Physostegia and Oxlip are as follows:

Physostegia flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Rose and Violet
Physostegia leaf color: Green
Oxlip flower color: Light Yellow
Oxlip leaf color: Green

Care of Physostegia and Oxlip

Care of Physostegia and Oxlip include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Physostegia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Oxlip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Physostegia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Oxlip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.