Scientific name: Primula vulgaris
Synonym: Primula acaulis , Primula grandiflora , Primula uniflora Gmelin , Primula vernalis
Family: PRIMULACEAE
Common names: “primrose” “blue primrose” “culver keys”
Plant Type: Herbaceous or semi-evergreen perennial
Conditions:
Zone: 4-8
Light: Full sun in colder climates – partial shade
Exposure: Sheltered
Soil: Humus rich soil
Moisture: Evenly moist well drained, handles drier conditions in summer
Aesthetic:
Plant Size: H 4″-6″ W 4″-6″
Leaf and Stem shape: Rosette of tongue-shaped leaves
Flower: Scented, usually yellow flowers
Pruning: None
Maintenance: Low, never divide in summer, divide in late fall or early spring
Landscape use: Grows in hedgerows, flower beds, wildflower meadows
Propagate: By division, spreads by seed
Pests & Disease: None in Victoria
Comments: Almost ephemeral but doesn’t completely lose its leaves, not interchangeable with Polyanthus,
~AGM winner
Cultivars: P. v. ‘Wanda’ – purple – burgundy in colour
Vancouver Island Grows 