Primula auricula 'Brownie'

Also Known As

Brownie Auricula Primrose

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 6"
W: 6"

planting zones

4a-9b

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Primula auricula 'Brownie' plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Primula auricula 'Brownie'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: primulaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 IN wide, 6 IN tall
Flowers: chocolate blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, edging plant, fragrant, rock garden, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Primula auricula 'Brownie'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Interesting; there seem to be 3 different selections floating around by this name, two of which are single. Well, OURS, wrong or not, has large, tantalizing, fully double flowers in burnt cacao-red. Grows in most well drained garden soils. Full sun is fine in higher elevation and/or cooler regions.