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Spring
Oxlip
Primula elatior
Family: Primulaceae
Powdery & Softprimrosehoney
SeasonSpring
OriginEurope
IntensityFaint
LifespanPerennial
About This Flower
Powdery & Soft · Spring bloomer
The oxlip grows in ancient woodland and damp meadows, producing one-sided clusters of pale yellow flowers on tall stems with a delicate, primrose-honey powder scent of ancient British springtime.
Symbolism & Meaning
boldness, winning grace, confidence
In the Victorian language of flowers, oxlip means “Winning grace”.
Habitat & Environment
Europe
Oxlip is native to Europe.
Quick Reference
- Scientific NamePrimula elatior
- FamilyPrimulaceae
- Native ToEurope
- Bloom SeasonSpring
- LifespanPerennial
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