Primula elatior (Oxlip)
Botanical Information
| Family | Primulaceae |
| Genus | Primula |
| Species | elatior |
| Category | Perennials |
| Origin | Southwest Asia, Europe. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 7b - 8a |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 7a - 7b |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H5-H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | (-15) - (-9) |
| Temperature (°F) | 5 - 15 |
| Height | 10-50 cm |
| Spread | 10-50 cm |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | April |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | Small semi-evergreen perennial. |
| ID Characteristic | Rosette of ovate leaves and erect stems holding one-sided white flowers. |
| Landscape | Informal and low maintenance gardens. |
| Propagation | Seed or basal cuttings. |
| Pests | Vine weevil, slugs and bud eelworms. |
| Habitat | Wet shaded woodlands, grasslands and along river edges at an altitude of 0-4,000 m. |
| Leaf Description | Rounded at the tip and finely toothed, 20 x 7 cm. |
| Flower Description | Its stiff stem bears up to 12 flowers along one side. |
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