Primula elatior: Country Or Region Of Origin
Sweden, Europe
Plant Profile: Primula elatior
Taxonomy: Primula elatiorNames
Oxlip
Phonetic Spelling:
Genus:Primula
Species:elatior
Family:Primulaceae
Oxlip is a perennial plant with vibrant yellow flowers, originally from Sweden and other parts of Europe. This species thrives in moist woodlands, meadows, and soils that are low in nutrients yet high in calcium. For optimal growth, it should be planted in shaded locations, where its delicate yellow blooms can brighten up the darker corners of your garden.
Primula elatior Feature Summary
Tags
#fragrant flowers
#poor soils tolerant
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Primula elatior Feature Summary
Attributes
Sweden, Europe
Perennial
Flowers
1" soft yellow fragrant flowers
Gold/Yellow
Fragrant
Showy
1-3 inches
Whole Plant Traits
Perennial
Cultural Conditions
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
Moist
Less than 12 inches
4a
4b
5b
5a
6a
6b
7a
7b
3a
3b
Leaves
Green
Stem
Landscape
Shade Garden
Poor Soil
Heavy Shade
Small Space
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Primula elatior Attributes
Primula elatior: Life Cycle
Annual
Biennial
Bulb
Perennial
Woody
Primula elatior Flowers
Primula elatior: Flower Description
1" soft yellow fragrant flowers
Primula elatior: Flower Color
Gold/Yellow
Primula elatior: Flower Value To Gardener
Edible
Fragrant
Good Cut
Good Dried
Long Bloom Season
Long-lasting
Showy
Primula elatior: Flower Size
1-3 inches
3-6 inches
< 1 inch
> 6 inches
Primula elatior Whole Plant Traits
Primula elatior: Plant Type
Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower
Primula elatior Cultural Conditions
Primula elatior: Light
Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Primula elatior: Soil Drainage
Frequent Standing Water
Good Drainage
Moist
Occasional Flooding
Occasionally Dry
Occasionally Wet
Very Dry
Primula elatior: Available Space To Plant
12 inches-3 feet
12-24 feet
24-60 feet
3 feet-6 feet
6-feet-12 feet
Less than 12 inches
more than 60 feet
Primula elatior: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone
3a
3b
4a
4b
5a
5b
6a
6b
7a
7b
Primula elatior Leaves
Primula elatior: Leaf Color
Green
Primula elatior: Hairs Present
No
Yes
Primula elatior Stem
Primula elatior: Stem Is Aromatic
No
Yes
Primula elatior Landscape
Primula elatior: Landscape Theme
Asian Garden
Butterfly Garden
Children's Garden
Cottage Garden
Cutting Garden
Drought Tolerant Garden
Edible Garden
English Garden
Fairy Garden
Garden for the Blind
Native Garden
Nighttime Garden
Pollinator Garden
Rain Garden
Rock Garden
Shade Garden
Water Garden
Winter Garden
Primula elatior: Resistance To Challenges
Black Walnut
Compaction
Deer
Diseases
Drought
Dry Soil
Erosion
Fire
Foot Traffic
Heat
Heavy Shade
Humidity
Insect Pests
Pollution
Poor Soil
Rabbits
Salt
Slugs
Squirrels
Storm damage
Urban Conditions
Voles
Wet Soil
Wind
Primula elatior: Landscape Location
Coastal
Container
Hanging Baskets
Houseplants
Lawn
Meadow
Naturalized Area
Near Septic
Patio
Pond
Pool/Hardscape
Recreational Play Area
Riparian
Rock Wall
Slope/Bank
Small Space
Vertical Spaces
Walkways
Woodland
