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Vitaliana primuliflora ssp. praetutiana

Also Known As

  • Androsace vitalisna
  • Douglasia vitalisna
  • Primula vitaliana

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 1"-2"
  • W: 2"-4"

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Vitaliana primuliflora ssp. praetutiana plant details

Vitaliana primuliflora ssp. praetutiana is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with blue foliage. In spring chartreuse and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and low water. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Vitaliana primuliflora ssp. praetutiana

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: primulaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 2 IN - 4 IN - wide, 1 IN - 2 IN - tall
Flowers: chartreuse and yellow blooms in spring
Uses: alpine, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Vitaliana primuliflora ssp. praetutiana

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: low
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

[Syn.: Douglasia vitalisna ssp. praetutiana] Is found wild in Alps elevations 5,000-12,000 feet. Closely related to primula but looks more like an encrusted Saxifrage, with its pine-like branches, forming a dense, evergreen cushion. Easily grown in well-drained soil.

Gardening facts about Vitaliana primuliflora ssp. praetutiana plant

How to Grow Vitaliana primuliflora ssp. praetutiana

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • low
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
    • chartreuse
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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