Primula vulgaris

Also Known As

Primrose

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 4"-8"
W: 4"-10"

planting zones

4a-8b

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Primula vulgaris plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Primula vulgaris

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: primulaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 4 IN - 10 IN - wide, 4 IN - 8 IN - tall
Flowers: cream and yellow blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, cutting garden, fragrant, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Primula vulgaris

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A very pale cowslip-coloured primrose that used to grow wild beside the road in Wales where Clare grew up. FRAGRANT. Likes rich, average-to-moist soil (on the heavy side) and protection from the afternoon sun. Divide every three years to keep it floriferous.