| Oxlip | |
| True Oxlip | |
| Oxslip | |
| Primrose |
| Plant Habit: | Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Biennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Dry |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 13 +15.6 °C (60 °F) to +21.1 °C (70 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 7b |
| Leaves: | Good fall color |
| Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
| Flower Color: | Blue: olsfo yeltw Mauve |
| Flower Size: | 5"-6" |
| Flower Time: | Late summer or early fall |
| Uses: | Dye production Suitable for forage |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Stratify seeds Scarify seeds Needs specific temperature: irftsnceaeocostiidnld t a Seeds are hydrophilic |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Cane |
| Pollinators: | Hoverflies Bees Various insects |
| Containers: | Suitable for hanging baskets Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Not suitable for containers |
| Conservation status: | Critically Endangered (CR) |
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