A short Primula with yellow flowers good for the shaded moist areas of the garden.
Pronunciation
(prim-UU-la), (PRIM-eu-la)
Plant Type
All Plants, Perennials Hardy
Hardiness Zone
5
Sunlight
part sun
Moisture
average to moist, never dry
Soil & Site
should be humusy, moist and well drained, found in wet shaded habitats, broadleaf woodlands on wet chalky soils
Flowers
pale yellow, dropping, borne on one sided umbel
Leaves
green, wrinkled, short crisp hairs, finely toothed, rounded to egg shaped, forming a small mound
Dimensions
8-12 inches tall
Propagation
seeds, 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)