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Primula, German Primrose, Poison Primrose 'Twilly Touch Me'

Primulaobconica

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Primula obconica by kniphofia
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Genus
Primula (PRIM-yew-luh)
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Species
obconica (ob-KON-ih-kuh)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Smooth
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Pink
Rose/Mauve
Magenta (pink-purple)
Light Blue
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
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

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Patent Information

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Propagation Methods

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Seed Collecting

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