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    • Photo of Primula acaulis flower by Little Prince of Oregon

    Photo by Little Prince of Oregon

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    Primula acaulis

    Also Known As

    • Blue Zebra® Primrose

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

      planting zones

      • 4a-8b

      Primula acaulis plant details

      Primula acaulis is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring blue and white flowers emerge. Attracts bees and beneficial insects making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with bright shade - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

      CHARACTERISTICS OF Primula acaulis

      Plant type: perennial
      Plant family: primulaceae
      Foliage: semi-evergreen green
      Flowers: blue and white blooms in spring
      Uses: container plant, edging plant, unique, woodland garden

      GROWING CONDITIONS for Primula acaulis

      USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
      Sun exposure: bright shade - mostly shade
      Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
      Soil needs: rich and well-drained

      Nursery contributed plant descriptions

      Meet your new favorite Primrose! Primula acaulis Blue Zebra® has unusual blue and white striped petals with a bright yellow center. This flower would be perfect in a container and likes part shade. We think it’s so cool! This plant is new for us and we have very limited quantities.

      By: Little Prince of Oregon

      Gardening facts about Primula acaulis plant

      How to Grow Primula acaulis

      • Sun Exposure

        • bright shade - mostly shade

      • Water Needs

        • even moisture - regular

      • Soil Needs

        • well-drained
        • rich

      Features

      • Foliage Color

        • green

      • Flower Color

        • white
        • blue

      • Wildlife

        • beneficial insects
        • bees

      • Flower Season

        • spring

      • Foliage Season

        • semi-evergreen

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      Plant Type

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      Zones

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      Size

      Height: 18"-24"

      Width: 18"

      • mostly sun - mostly shade
      • even moisture - regular
      Photo of Primula japonica flower, foliage, form by Stan Shebs
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      Plant Type

      Perennial

      Zones

      5a-8b

      Size

      Height: 24"-36"

      Width: 12"-24"

      • mostly sun - mostly shade
      • even moisture
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      aka Tibetan Summer Bells, Tibetian Primrose

      Plant Type

      Perennial

      Zones

      6a-9b

      Size

      Height: 2'-4'

      Width: 1'-2'

      • bright shade - shade
      • even moisture - regular
      Photo of Primula florindae flower, foliage, form by Stan Shebs
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      Primula mollis

      Plant Type

      Perennial

      Zones

      8b-12

      Size

      Height: 10"-18"

      Width: 12"-18"

      • mostly sun - mostly shade
      • even moisture
      Photo of Primula mollis flower, foliage, form by Stan Shebs
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      Primula prolifera

      aka Amber Candelabra Primrose

      Plant Type

      Perennial

      Zones

      6b-10b

      Size

      Height: 24"-36"

      Width: 16"-24"

      • mostly sun - shade
      • even moisture - regular
      Photo of Primula prolifera flower by Far Reaches Farm
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