General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial Shade to Full Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 8b
Plant Height: 6 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Red
Other: Dark cherry red
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Spring
Late spring or early summer
Propagation: Other methods: Division

Common names
  • Primrose

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