About

A compact, small Primula (buryana group) from high-altitude habitats in China with a basal rosette of small, rounded, dark green leaves and short, erect stems bearing umbels of small, pale lilac flowers in spring. A delicate and refined alpine Primula for a cool, moist, shaded rock garden or peat bed.

About the genus

Loxostigma includes herbaceous and sometimes woody species grown for their ornamental merit. The genus is represented in gardens by selected species and cultivars suited to a range of growing conditions

Plant details

Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.

Care notes

CultivationPlant in well-drained soil. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.