Primula Species, Marsh Primrose, Moonlight Primrose, Tibetan Primrose

Primulaalpicola

Genus
Primula (PRIM-yew-luh)
Species
alpicola (al-PEE-kol-uh)
Synonym
Aleuritia alpicola
Primula alpicola var. luna
Primula alpicola subsp. luna
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Velvet/Fuzzy
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 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)
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Bright Yellow
Lavender
Medium Purple
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Juneau, Alaska

Seward, Alaska

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
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| June 2014 | positive

This is a very pretty Primula. In my experience, the three forms are smaller than P. florindae, with smaller flower heads and seem to do ...Read More

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St. John's, NL (Zone 5b) | December 2004 | positive

This plant is similar to P. florindae but a bit smaller overall. The flowers vary in colour from white (var. alba), yellow (var. luna) o...Read More

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