Oxlip

Prefers a medium to heavy moisture retentive humus rich loam in a cool position with light to medium shade, though it succeeds in heavier shade. Grows well in heavy clay soils and in chalky soils. A very ornamental plant, there are a number of subspecies. The subspecies P. elatior meyeri is a parent of the P. x pruhonicensis group of ornamental hybrids. This species hybridizes readily with P. vulgaris. References Carbon Farming Information and Carbon Sequestration Information Temperature Converter Type a value in the Celsius field to convert the value to Fahrenheit: Celsius Fahrenheit: The PFAF Bookshop Plants For A Future have a number of books available in paperback and digital form. Book titles include Edible Plants , Edible Perennials , Edible Trees , Edible Shrubs , Woodland Gardening , and Temperate Food Forest Plants . Our new book is Food Forest Plants For Hotter Conditions (Tropical and Sub-Tropical) . Shop Now

Edible Parts: Leaves Edible Uses: Young leaves - raw or cooked in soups etc. They have a mild flavour and are available in late winter[K]. References More on Edible Uses

Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a cold frame. Sow stored seed in early spring in a cold frame. Germination is inhibited by temperatures above 20°c. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when large enough to handle and plant out in the summer. Division in autumn. This is best done every other year.