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Primula auricula 'Excalibur'

Also Known As

  • Excalibur Auricula Primrose

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 3"-5"
  • W: 12"

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Primula auricula 'Excalibur' plant details

Primula auricula 'Excalibur' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with blue and green foliage. In spring lavender flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Primula auricula 'Excalibur'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: primulaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 3 IN - 5 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, edging plant, showy, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Primula auricula 'Excalibur'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Lavender double, in "auricula language" referred to "blue". Either way, it's gorgeous! 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.

Gardening facts about Primula auricula 'Excalibur' plant

How to Grow Primula auricula 'Excalibur'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • lavender
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous

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