Not to be confused with False Oxlip which is a cross between the Cowslip and the Primrose which has lighter and larger flowers and is a m...Read Moreuch larger plant generally. These crosses occur in the wild and garden where the above two species grow together.
A perennial from Europe, Turkey and Russia.
Has rosettes of mid-green, oblong, toothed or scalloped edges leaves which are hairy beneath. Bears small, yellow-dark yellow, tubular flowers borne on one side of the flower stem. Similar in appearance to small/young Cowslips, the calyx lobes of the Oxlip are drawn out to fine points rather than acute at the apex as in the Cowslip.
Flowers March-May
Likes a moist, well drained, humus rich, neutral-acid soil in full sun or partial shade.
Not often seen in a garden situation but is a great wild or woodland garden plant and will self seed where happy.
Not to be confused with False Oxlip which is a cross between the Cowslip and the Primrose which has lighter and larger flowers and is a m...Read More