Family: Primulaceae
Genus: Primula (PRIM-yew-luh) (Info)
Species: malacoides (mal-a-koy-dees) (Info)
 3 members have or want this plant for trade.
Category:
Annuals
Biennials
Perennials
Height:
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing:
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Full Shade
Danger:
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color:
Pink
Rose/Mauve
Fuchsia (Red-Purple)
White/Near White
Bloom Time:
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Foliage:
Evergreen
Velvet/Fuzzy-Textured
Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Propagation Methods:
By dividing the rootball
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
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