Primula capitata ssp. mooreana

Also Known As

Primrose

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 8"-14"
W: 10"

planting zones

5a-10b

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Primula capitata ssp. mooreana plant details

Primula capitata ssp. mooreana is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer lavender and purple flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Primula capitata ssp. mooreana

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: primulaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 10 IN wide, 8 IN - 14 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender and purple blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Primula capitata ssp. mooreana

USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Powdery heads of dark purple flowers, like a refined denticulata, it blooms in late summer which is quite unusual for a Primula from Tibet.

By: Arrowhead Alpines

Blooming from Spring through at least mid-Summer here along our Pacific coast, this super easy to grow Primrose has shot to the top of our shade “must have list”. Not only that, we love it’s fascinating deep purple tubular blooms held so densely in stacked whorls atop 12-14” stems. And an extra bonus for us Primula afficianados – it’s whorls, stems, & leaf undersides are frosted with silvery-white “farina”. Oh yeah! Native to Tibet + Southwestern China, this long blooming perennial wonder makes neat, dense foliar clumps to 10” across & like rich, moist soil & part to bright shade. Grow it in the garden or in a pot by your front steps for a perfect purple “pick-me-up” when you return home each day. Deciduous in Winter.