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Primula vulgaris

Primrose

Old-fashioned favorite with dark green, textured foliage and yellow spring blooms. Best grown in organically rich, consistently moist, well-drained soils. Tolerates summer heat better than most primula varieties. These thrive around ponds and along streams.

Exposure
Partial Sun
Foliage Color
Green
Soil Moisture
Moist
Rich
Attributes
Container
Mass Planting
Spring Bloomer
Season of Interest (Flowering)
Spring
Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage)
Spring
Summer
Bloom Time
March - June

Great Companions for Primrose