Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States
Europe, Russia
Types
Woodard, Tifblue, Garden Blue
Not Available
Habitat
Barren pine land, Swamps
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-7
Sunset Zone
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
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue, Black
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Requires very little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilizers high in ammonia
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Birds
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Not Available
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Wildlife
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Eczema
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Root
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
VACCINIUM ashei
Primula elatior
Common Name
Rabbiteye Blueberry
Oxlip, true oxlip
In Hindi
Rabbiteye ब्लूबेरी
Oxlip
In German
Rabbiteye Blueberry
Hohe Schlüsselblume
In French
rabbiteye Blueberry
La Primevère élevée ou Primevère des bois
In Spanish
rabbiteye arándano
Primula elatior
In Greek
rabbiteye Blueberry
δακράκι
In Portuguese
de mirtilo
Oxlip
In Polish
Rabbiteye Blueberry
Oxlip
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Onagraceae
Genus
Vaccinium
Oenothera
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Onagreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Onagroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Rabbiteye Blueberry and Oxlip
Season and care of Rabbiteye Blueberry and Oxlip is important to know. While considering everything about Rabbiteye Blueberry and Oxlip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rabbiteye Blueberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Oxlip season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Rabbiteye Blueberry is Loam, Sand and for Oxlip is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rabbiteye Blueberry is Acidic and for Oxlip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Rabbiteye Blueberry and Oxlip Physical Information
Rabbiteye Blueberry and Oxlip physical information is very important for comparison. Rabbiteye Blueberry height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Oxlip height is 30.00 cm and width 25.00 cm. The color specification of Rabbiteye Blueberry and Oxlip are as follows:
Rabbiteye Blueberry flower color: White and Light Pink
Rabbiteye Blueberry leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Oxlip flower color: Light Yellow
- Oxlip leaf color: Green
Care of Rabbiteye Blueberry and Oxlip
Care of Rabbiteye Blueberry and Oxlip include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rabbiteye Blueberry pruning is done Requires very little pruning and Oxlip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Rabbiteye Blueberry 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.