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Primula, Auricula Primrose, Bear's Ear, Mountain Cowslip 'Clifton Blue'

Primulaauricula

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Genus
Primula (PRIM-yew-luh)
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Species
auricula (aw-RIK-yoo-luh)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Smooth
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness

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Danger

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Bloom Color
Dark Blue
Medium Blue
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
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Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Water Requirements

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Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Seed Collecting

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Regional
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