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Primrose: Primula

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priimrose clump

Family: Primulaceae

Above: yellow planting, Below: purple patch

Use: woodlands, shady gardens, under shrubs and trees, beds, borders

primrose patch

Plant: perennials to 12"

Origin: forests and mountains of Eurpoe and Asia

Zone
: 4 - 8

Flowers
: colorful little tubes or saucers on racemes

Foliage: basal leaves

Culture
: part sun to part shade in moist soil. Naturalizes into large clumps.



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