Primula vulgaris
Common Name(s):
Previously known as:
- Primula acaulis
- Phonetic Spelling
- PRIM-yew-luh
- This plant has low severity poison characteristics.
- See below
- Description
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Primrose is an herbaceous perennial that has fragrant, showy pale yellow to cream-colored flowers. It forms a basal rosette of wrinkled leaves and blooms in April. It prefers cool summers and will need protection from the hot afternoon sun in the southeast.
Plant in humusy, moist, well-drained soils in partial shade. Maintain consistent moisture. They can be used along ponds or streams, in woodland gardens, borders or in containers.
Potential Problems: insects- Slugs, snails, aphids and red spider mites. Diseases:-Botritis, gray mold, root rot, rust, powdery mildew and leaf spots may occur. Susceptible to several viruses.
- See this plant in the following landscape:
- Cultivars / Varieties:
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- 'Belarina Lively Lilac'
- 'Belarina Lively Lilac'
- 'Belarina Lively Lilac'
- Tags:
- Cultivars / Varieties:
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- 'Belarina Lively Lilac'
- 'Belarina Lively Lilac'
- 'Belarina Lively Lilac'
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Primula
- Species:
- vulgaris
- Family:
- Primulaceae
- Uses (Ethnobotany):
- Used in herbal medicine
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Recommended Propagation Strategy:
- Division
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- Europe, western Asia
- Edibility:
- Leaves can be eaten raw or cooked
- Dimensions:
- Height: 0 ft. 3 in. - 6 ft. 0 in.
- Width: 4 ft. 0 in. - 8 ft. 0 in.
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit/Form:
- Clumping
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
- Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
- Soil Texture:
- Clay
- High Organic Matter
- Loam (Silt)
- Soil pH:
- Neutral (6.0-8.0)
- Soil Drainage:
- Good Drainage
- Moist
- Available Space To Plant:
- Less than 12 inches
- NC Region:
- Coastal
- Mountains
- Piedmont
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b
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Fruit:
- Display/Harvest Time:
- Summer
- Fruit Type:
- Capsule
- Fruit Length:
- < 1 inch
- Fruit Width:
- < 1 inch
- Fruit Description:
- Ovate capsule with 30-40 seeds
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Cream/Tan
- Gold/Yellow
- White
- Flower Value To Gardener:
- Fragrant
- Showy
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Spring
- Flower Shape:
- Funnel
- Flower Description:
- 1" across pale yellow to cream-colored flowers in clusters in April.
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Leaves:
- Leaf Color:
- Green
- Leaf Value To Gardener:
- Showy
- Leaf Type:
- Simple
- Leaf Arrangement:
- Rosulate
- Leaf Shape:
- Obovate
- Leaf Margin:
- Crenate
- Dentate
- Hairs Present:
- Yes
- Leaf Length:
- > 6 inches
- Leaf Width:
- 1-3 inches
- Leaf Description:
- 6-8 inch crinkled obovate leaves grow in a rosette. Hairs on the undersides and toothed margins.
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Stem:
- Stem Color:
- Green
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
- Stem Surface:
- Hairy (pubescent)
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Container
- Pond
- Riparian
- Small Space
- Landscape Theme:
- Cottage Garden
- Garden for the Blind
- Rain Garden
- Design Feature:
- Border
- Mass Planting
- Attracts:
- Bees
- Problems:
- Problem for Cats
- Problem for Dogs
- Problem for Horses
