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Drumstick Primrose |
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Himalayan Primrose |
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Primrose |
| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Wet Wet Mesic Mesic |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 2 -45.6 °C (-50 °F) to -42.8 °C (-45°F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
| Plant Height: | 12-18 inches (30-45 cm) |
| Plant Spread: | 14-18 inches (35-45 cm) |
| Leaves: | Evergreen Semi-evergreen |
| Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
| Flower Color: | Blue Mauve Pink Purple White |
| Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring Spring |
| Uses: | Cut Flower |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
| Pollinators: | Various insects |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger |
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| CarolineScott | On March 18, 2018 | Seeds sown Winter sown after allowing to imbibe moisture. |
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