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Primula Species, Anise Primrose, Candelabra Primrose

Primulaanisodora

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Genus

Primula (PRIM-yew-luh)

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Species

anisodora (an-ee-so-DOR-uh)

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Synonym

Aleuritia anisodora

Primula wilsonii var. anisodora

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

Height

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Dark Purple/Black

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

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