Family: Primulaceae

Scientific Name: Primula elatior

Common Name: Oxlip Primula, Oxlip Primrose

DescriptionA short Primula with yellow flowers good for the shaded moist areas of the garden.
Pronunciation(prim-UU-la), (PRIM-eu-la)
Plant TypeAll Plants, Perennials Hardy
Hardiness Zone5
Sunlightpart sun
Moistureaverage to moist, never dry
Soil & Siteshould be humusy, moist and well drained, found in wet shaded habitats, broadleaf woodlands on wet chalky soils
Flowerspale yellow, dropping, borne on one sided umbel
Leavesgreen, wrinkled, short crisp hairs, finely toothed, rounded to egg shaped, forming a small mound
Dimensions8-12 inches tall
Propagationseeds, division
Notes & Reference#04-Herbaceous Perennial Plants (Allan Armitage) , #06-Perennials for the American Gardens (Clasusen and Ekastro), #36-Encyclopedia of Perennials (Christopher Woods), #95-Primroses and Polyanthus (Peter Ward)
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