Primula vulgaris
English Primrose, Common Primrose
English Primrose, Common Primrose
Type Perennial
Hardy range 5A to 10A
Height 4" to 9" / 10cm to 23cm
Spread 8" to 10" / 20cm to 25cm
Growth rate Average
Form Rounded
Exposure Partial shade or partial sun
Persistence Deciduous
Hardy range 5A to 10A
Height 4" to 9" / 10cm to 23cm
Spread 8" to 10" / 20cm to 25cm
Growth rate Average
Form Rounded
Exposure Partial shade or partial sun
Persistence Deciduous
Bloom Color Lavender, orange, pink, purple, red, white and yellow
Bloom Time Spring
The flowers are fragrant and suitable for dried flowers.
Bloom Time Spring
The flowers are fragrant and suitable for dried flowers.
Environment
This plant will grow in moist soil.
Suitable soil is well-drained/loamy or clay.
The pH preference is a neutral soil.
This plant will grow in moist soil.
Suitable soil is well-drained/loamy or clay.
The pH preference is a neutral soil.
Leaf Color Green
This plant has attractive foliage and fragrant foliage.
This plant has attractive foliage and fragrant foliage.
Culture Notes
Seed can be started under glass in the early spring. Root cuttings can be taken in the spring dormancy or in the fall. The clump should be divided shortly after flowering. The foliage of this plant is wrinkled and deeply veined. Prefers a moist, cool position. Primrose has both culinary and medicinal uses. In the kitchen, it can be used to make wine, in salads or as candied decorations for various desserts. Purportedly, Primrose also helps relieve headaches, cuts and abrasions, and its dried root is sometimes used in the making of pot pourris.
Seed can be started under glass in the early spring. Root cuttings can be taken in the spring dormancy or in the fall. The clump should be divided shortly after flowering. The foliage of this plant is wrinkled and deeply veined. Prefers a moist, cool position. Primrose has both culinary and medicinal uses. In the kitchen, it can be used to make wine, in salads or as candied decorations for various desserts. Purportedly, Primrose also helps relieve headaches, cuts and abrasions, and its dried root is sometimes used in the making of pot pourris.
