Oxlip carries nodding, pale yellow spring flowers in one-sided clusters above a rosette of oval leaves, suited to damp woodland-style planting.
- Height
- 15–31 cm / 0.5–1 ft
- Spread
- 15–31 cm / 0.5–1 ft
- Light
- Partial shade
- Soil moisture
- Moist, well-drained
- Flowering
- Spring
- Maintenance
- Low
- USDA zones
- 4a–8b
Planting
Choose partial shade and moist, well-drained soil rich in organic matter. It tolerates sunnier positions in cooler climates and combines well with spring bulbs.
Care
Keep the root zone moist and watch for aphids, slugs and spider mites. More plants can be raised from seed or root cuttings.
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Sources & photo credit
Plant reference: NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox. Content checked . Flowering seasons vary with local climate; USDA zones describe winter cold tolerance.
- Oxlip: Björn S. · CC BY-SA 3.0. Resized, converted to WebP and cropped for display.
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- 'Dilys' geranium: Krzysztof Golik · CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized, converted to WebP and cropped for display.
- Adam's needle yucca: Carl Lewis · CC BY 2.0. Resized, converted to WebP and cropped for display.