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    Primula auricula 'Argus'

    Also Known As

    • Argus Primrose

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 5"
    • W: 12"

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

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    Primula auricula 'Argus' plant details

    Primula auricula 'Argus' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring purple flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - low water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Primula auricula 'Argus'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: primulaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 12 IN wide, 0 IN - 5 IN - tall
    Flowers: purple blooms in spring
    Uses: container plant, edging plant, rock garden, woodland garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Primula auricula 'Argus'

    USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - low
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A vigorous auricula type with large, almost white-centered flowers shading from plum-red to beetroot. Grows in most well drained garden soils. Full sun is fine in higher elevation and/or cooler regions, otherwise needs a place without afternoon heat. For the front of borders, rock gardens and troughs.

    By: Edelweiss Perennials

    Gardening facts about Primula auricula 'Argus' plant

    How to Grow Primula auricula 'Argus'

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - low

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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