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Primulaceae
Fairy Primrose
Primula malacoides
Daintiness and enchantment.
- Family
- Primulaceae
- Genus
- Primula
- Native to
- China, Myanmar
- Bloom season
- Winter, Spring
- Type
- annual herb
- Height
- 0.5-1.5 ft
- Sunlight
- part shade
- Soil
- moist, well-drained, rich
- Water
- moderate
- Hardiness
- 8-10
- Lifespan
- annual
Did you know
- Fairy primrose produces multiple tiers of flowers on each stem, creating a candelabra-like effect.
- The plant was introduced to Western cultivation from Yunnan province of China in 1906 by plant collector George Forrest.
- The leaves are covered in a powdery white substance called farina, which can cause allergic contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals.
- In mild climates, fairy primrose will self-sow freely, creating naturalized colonies in shaded garden areas.
- It blooms during the coolest months when few other flowers are available, making it invaluable for winter color in mild regions.
Color meanings
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youthful beauty
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early love