Primrose
Primrose are an early Spring blooming flower.
Other Names: Primrose, Common Primrose
or English Primrose, Virgin Mary's Cowslips, Cowslip,
Wild Primrose
Scientific Classification:
Kingdom: Plantae
Order: Ericales
Family: Primulaceae
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Descriptions: Primrose have delicate cup
shaped flowers that are usually no larger than
1.5 inches.
Size: Primrose grows from 3 to 36 inches
tall depending on the species.
Symbolism: Primrose symbolize youth or
young love. Primrose means "I can't live without
you."
Grow Details: Primrose can thrive in a
variety of weather and soil conditions, depending
on the species.
Grow Details
Soil Type: Well
Drained
Soil PH: PH 5.5-6.5
Water: Moist
Light: Part Sun to Full Shade
Grow Zone: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
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Characteristics
Height: Primrose grows from 3 to
36 inches tall depending on the species.
Flower Colors: Yellow, White, Pink,
Red, Purple,
Propagation: Propagate primrose through
seed.
Division/Transplants: Primrose does
not tolerate transplanting well.
Blooming Period: Spring to Early
Summer
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Type: Annual or Perennial
Herbal Remedy Properties: In addition
to primrose being a sedative, but a solution containing
primrose can be used to improve complexions.
Native Area: Primrose is native to Asia,
Europe, and North America.
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