Primula vulgaris Syn. P. acaulis
Common Name: Common primrose
Type: Herbaceous or semi-evergreen perennial Family: Primulaceae Hardiness Zone: 4-8 Sunlight: Full sun (in cooler climates) to part shade, deciduous shade is ideal Exposure: Sheltered, protect from hard rains Soil: Humus-rich Moisture: Even moisture Plant Height x Width: 4"-6" x 4"-6" Leaf: Lanceolate leaves, heavily veined, basal rosette Flower: Pale yellow, scented flowers, salverform; flowers with long thin tube that opens to flat-faced flower Bloom Time: Early spring Bloom Size: Small to medium Maintenance: Low maintenance, pick out dead leaves Landscape use: Spring garden, English garden, container, mass planting, woodland garden Pest and Disease: Not serious but can attract slugs, aphids, vine weevil, leaf mining flies, spider mite Native Range: Western and southern Europe, northwest Africa, southwest Asia Planting Instructions: Requires stratification Propagation: Divide in very early spring or late fall, pull apart, don't use too small of a piece unless it is going to be put in a greenhouse; seed Deer and Rabbit Tolerance: Seems to be rabbit and deer resistant Cultivars: P. veris 'Cowslip' forms umbels or 2-16 salverform, nodding, deep yellow flowers P. viallii is tricky to get established, usually short lived P. 'Wanda' is tough and multiplies quickly to form low, dense mats |