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Japanese Primrose

Scientific name: Primula japonica
Taxonomy
Family:Primulaceae
Type:Herbaceous perennials
Native:NO
Plant Requirements
Zone:3 to 8
Sun:Partial shade
Moisture:Wet
Plant Characteristics
Height:2 ft
Width:1 ft
Bloom:Spring flowers
Bloom Color:Pink
Additional Characteristics
Trees


Fruit

Leaves


Bark
Wildlife value

Poisonous
Description Japanese Primrose is a charming herbaceous perennial with its bright flowers in shades of pink and held atop wrinkled, wavy cabbage green leaves. This makes an ideal plant for the wet shaded spots in a garden.

  Morphology:
This is an herbaceous perennial which grows to 18”-24”. Leaves are oblong-ovate and have toothed margins. The plants grow in a rosette mound.

Flowers first appear in April and continue into June. They come in a wide array of colors including pink, red, purple and white. The flowers open in tiers on a tall stalk.

  Adaptation:
The spot in the garden for Japanese Primrose will be one with partial shade. In order to succeed it needs moist,rich humus and neutral to acidic soil. If the site dries out the plants will not grow well.

  Pests:
No insect pests or fungal problems are reported.
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