About
A genus of low-growing, spreading, herbaceous perennials or subshrubs from North American grasslands and mountain habitats, with pinnate or trifoliate leaves and dense, erect spikes or racemes of typically purple, blue, or white, pea-like flowers in summer. Suited to a sunny, well-drained border or rock garden.
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.