Cowslip Primrose Primula veris
- Phonetic Spelling
- PRIM-yew-lah VER-iss
- Description
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Cowslip primrose is considered the best primrose for southern gardens because it is more tolerant of heat and humidity than other types of primroses. It looks beautiful lining a shady path, where the multitude of yellow, tubular flowers glow against the soft, green, fuzzy leaves.
Propagation: Division spring, seed sown in May for flowers next spring
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Primula
- Species:
- veris
- Family:
- Primulaceae
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Recommended Propagation Strategy:
- Division
- Seed
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- Europe and Algeria
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Perennial
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Deciduous
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
- Soil pH:
- Acid (<6.0)
- Soil Drainage:
- Good Drainage
- Moist
- NC Region:
- Coastal
- Mountains
- Piedmont
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Gold/Yellow
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Spring
- Flower Shape:
- Tubular
- Flower Description:
- Many yellow, tubular flowers.
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Leaves:
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Deciduous
- Leaf Color:
- Green
- Leaf Feel:
- Soft
- Hairs Present:
- Yes
- Leaf Description:
- Soft, green, and fuzzy.
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Walkways
- Landscape Theme:
- Shade Garden
- Design Feature:
- Border
- Resistance To Challenges:
- Heat
- Humidity
