Primula veris: Country Or Region Of Origin
Europe and Algeria
Plant Profile: Primula veris
Taxonomy: Primula verisNames
Cowslip Primrose
Phonetic Spelling:PRIM-yew-lah VER-iss
Genus:Primula
Species:veris
Family:Primulaceae
Cowslip primrose is regarded as the ideal choice for southern gardens due to its superior tolerance to heat and humidity compared to other primrose varieties. Its vibrant yellow, tubular flowers create a stunning display along a shaded pathway, beautifully contrasting with the soft, green, fuzzy foliage.
Propagation: Divide in spring or sow seeds in May for blooms the following spring.
Tags
#yellow
#heat tolerant
#perennial
#borders
#spring interest
#humidity tolerant
#walkway planting
#partial shade tolerant
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Primula veris Feature Summary
Attributes
Europe and Algeria
Perennial
Seed
Division
Flowers
Many yellow, tubular flowers.
Gold/Yellow
Spring
Tubular
Leaves
Soft, green, and fuzzy.
Deciduous
Green
Soft
Whole Plant Traits
Perennial
Deciduous
Cultural Conditions
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Acid (<6.0)
Good Drainage
Moist
Coastal
Mountains
Piedmont
5b
5a
6a
6b
7a
7b
8b
8a
Stem
Landscape
Shade Garden
Border
Heat
Humidity
Walkways
Primula veris Image Gallery
Primula veris Attributes
Primula veris: Life Cycle
Annual
Biennial
Bulb
Perennial
Woody
Primula veris: Recommended Propagation Strategy
Division
Grafting
Layering
Leaf Cutting
Root Cutting
Seed
Stem Cutting
Primula veris Flowers
Primula veris: Flower Description
Many yellow, tubular flowers.
Primula veris: Flower Color
Gold/Yellow
Primula veris: Flower Bloom Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Primula veris: Flower Shape
Bell
Cross
Crown
Cup
Dome
Funnel
Irregular
Lipped
Radial
Saucer
Star
Trumpet
Tubular
Urn
Wheel
Primula veris Leaves
Primula veris: Leaf Description
Soft, green, and fuzzy.
Primula veris: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
Broadleaf Evergreen
Deciduous
Needled Evergreen
Semi-evergreen
Primula veris: Leaf Color
Green
Primula veris: Hairs Present
No
Yes
Primula veris: Leaf Feel
Fleshy
Glossy
Leathery
Papery
Prickly
Rough
Rubbery
Slippery
Smooth
Soft
Velvety
Waxy
Primula veris Whole Plant Traits
Primula veris: Plant Type
Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower
Primula veris: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
Broadleaf Evergreen
Deciduous
Needled Evergreen
Semi-evergreen
Primula veris Cultural Conditions
Primula veris: Light
Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Primula veris: Soil pH
Acid (<6.0)
Alkaline (>8.0)
Neutral (6.0-8.0)
Primula veris: Soil Drainage
Frequent Standing Water
Good Drainage
Moist
Occasional Flooding
Occasionally Dry
Occasionally Wet
Very Dry
Primula veris: NC Region
Coastal
Mountains
Piedmont
Primula veris: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone
5a
5b
6a
6b
7a
7b
8a
8b
Primula veris Stem
Primula veris: Stem Is Aromatic
No
Yes
Primula veris Landscape
Primula veris: Landscape Theme
Asian Garden
Butterfly Garden
Children's Garden
Cottage Garden
Cutting Garden
Drought Tolerant Garden
Edible Garden
English Garden
Fairy Garden
Garden for the Blind
Native Garden
Nighttime Garden
Pollinator Garden
Rain Garden
Rock Garden
Shade Garden
Water Garden
Winter Garden
Primula veris: Design Feature
Accent
Barrier
Border
Flowering Tree
Foundation Planting
Hedge
Mass Planting
Screen/Privacy
Security
Shade Tree
Small groups
Small Tree
Specimen
Street Tree
Understory Tree
Primula veris: Resistance To Challenges
Black Walnut
Compaction
Deer
Diseases
Drought
Dry Soil
Erosion
Fire
Foot Traffic
Heat
Heavy Shade
Humidity
Insect Pests
Pollution
Poor Soil
Rabbits
Salt
Slugs
Squirrels
Storm damage
Urban Conditions
Voles
Wet Soil
Wind
Primula veris: Landscape Location
Coastal
Container
Hanging Baskets
Houseplants
Lawn
Meadow
Naturalized Area
Near Septic
Patio
Pond
Pool/Hardscape
Recreational Play Area
Riparian
Rock Wall
Slope/Bank
Small Space
Vertical Spaces
Walkways
Woodland
