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  8. Section Primula
  9. Oxlip

species 17,110 observations

Oxlip

Primula elatior

Status
introduced
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

15 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Green Arches, Setaceous Hebrew Character, Marbled Carpet Moth, Great Brocade 4
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Mallard, Common Raven, Eurasian Jackdaw, Redpoll 8
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Greater Bee Fly, Goldenrod Crab Spider, Black Sap Beetle 3

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Herbaceous plants
Light
Part shade
Moisture
Well drained Moist
Soil
Loam Organic
Soil pH
Acid Neutral Alkaline
Deer resistant
Yes
Resists
Black walnut Heavy shade Poor soil Rabbits
Habit
Clumping
Plant type
Herbaceous perennial

From NC State Extension.

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