About

A genus of bold, clump-forming, herbaceous perennials from the prairies and mountain ranges of western North America with large, broadly elliptic to ovate basal leaves and tall, erect stems bearing large, solitary, bright yellow, sunflower-like flowerheads in summer. A bold and ornamental genus for a sunny, moist, well-drained border.

About the genus

Primula are herbaceous or semi-evergreen perennials, forming a basal rosette of simple leaves, with salver-shaped or bell-shaped flowers which may be solitary or carried in an umbel or in whorls on an erect stem

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.