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Plant specific values:
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Primrose (Primula vulgaris) | Easyscape Plant Profile

Primrose

(Primula vulgaris)

Primrose (Primula vulgaris)

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Climate Requirements for Redmond, Washington

This Plant Your Site Plant Suitability for Your Location
• Precipitation 16" - 67" 46" Aquatic Aquatic
• High Temp. 62°F - 94°F 77°F Your summer temperatures are normal for this plant. Excellent
• Low Temp. 7°F - 47°F 34°F Your winter temperatures are normal for this plant Excellent
This plant may not grow well at your location - your precipitation is too high.

Summary

Primula vulgaris, commonly known as Primrose, is a semi-deciduous perennial herb native to a wide range of habitats across Europe, including open woodlands, forest edges, and grassy banks, extending into the Caucasus. It typically grows to a height of 0.3-0.5 feet (0.09-0.2 meters) and a width of 0.3-0.8 feet (0.09-0.2 meters). The plant forms a basal rosette of leaves from which emerge delicate stems bearing clusters of flowers that can be blue, cream, yellow, orange, pink, purple, red, or white, blooming profusely in the spring and adding a splash of color to the garden landscape.

Primrose is valued for its early spring flowers, which are among the first to bloom and can be quite showy, signaling the end of winter. It is often used in woodland gardens, rock gardens, and as underplanting for shrubs and trees. Primroses prefer moist, humus-rich soil with good drainage and thrive in part shade, although they can tolerate full sun in cooler climates. They require consistent moisture but should not be waterlogged. While generally easy to maintain, they can be susceptible to slugs and snails, which find the foliage particularly appetizing. Primroses are not typically invasive but can self-seed under optimal conditions.CC BY-SA 4.0

Plant Description

  • Plant Type: Herb
  • Height: 0.3-0.5 feet
  • Width: 0.3-0.8 feet
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Flower Color: Yellow
  • Flowering Season: Spring
  • Leaf Retention: Semi-deciduous

Growth Requirements

  • Sun: Part Shade
  • Water: Medium
  • Drainage: Medium

Common Uses

Bank Stabilization, Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Border Plant, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Edible*Disclaimer: Easyscape's listed plant edibility is for informational use. Always verify the safety and proper identification of any plant before consumption., Fragrant, Groundcover, Hummingbird Garden, Potted Plant, Rabbit Resistant, Rock Garden, Salt Tolerant, Showy Flowers, Water Garden

Natural Habitat

native to a wide range of habitats across Europe, including open woodlands, forest edges, and grassy banks, extending into the Caucasus

Other Names

Common Names:

Scientific Names: Primula vulgaris, Primula acaulis subsp. acaulis, Primula acaulis, Primula grandiflora, Primula variabilis, Primula minima, Primula rosea, Primula sibthorpii, Primula veris var. acaulis

GBIF Accepted Name: Primula acaulis subsp. acaulis