This evergreen or herbaceous perennial has a short rhizome with a rosette of foliage that forms a clump. It has bright green broad lance-shaped leaves and the pale yellow trumpet-shaped fragrant flowers appear in a cluster from early to mid spring.

Hardiness zones 4 to 9 

Primula vulgaris is naturally found from western and southern Europe to north-west Africa and south-west Asia growing along woodland margins commonly associated with shady river banks from a sea level to an altitude of 2000 m (6,000 ft). 

It prefers a semi-shaded to dappled light protected position and grows in well-drained organic rich moist soils including heavy clay that is tending acidic with a pH 6-7.5 and is frost tolerant but drought tender. 

The Native Primose is grown for its flowers and clumping habit. It is plant along a shaded borders in small or cottage gardens or mass planted for bedding displays. It is suitable for coastal and inland regions establishing in 1-2 years but may be short lived. This perennial is also grown in patio pots and planter boxes and used in woodland settings. ID 3614

Primula (PREEM-ew-la) vulgaris (vool-GAH-ris)

Primulaceae (PRIM-ew-LAY-see-ee)
Primroses