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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial Shade to Full Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0)
Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 10b
Plant Height: 8-10 inches
Plant Spread: 8 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Red
Flower Time: Late winter or early spring
Spring
Late spring or early summer
Wildlife Attractant: Butterflies
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Propagation: Seeds: Provide light
Days to germinate: 21 - 42
Suitable for wintersowing
Propagation: Other methods: Division

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Common names
  • Fairy Primrose
  • Primrose

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