Cowslip
Primula veris
Primula
Primulaceae
Native Plants
Zone 4–10
🐾 Pet-Safe
Cowslip prefers consistently moist, humus-rich soil in partial shade to dappled sunlight. Water regularly during the growing season and mulch around plants to retain moisture. This classic spring wildflower produces clusters of fragrant yellow flowers and is perfect for woodland gardens and naturalized areas.
Care Requirements
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
24″ – 60″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
8″
Watering Schedule
Every 5-7 Days • Keep Soil Consistently Moist But Not Waterlogged
Soil pH
7.5 – 8
Temperature
-30° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 16″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed
Ecology & Origin
Native to
Albania
Algeria
Altay
Austria
Baltic States
Belarus
Belgium
British Columbia
Bulgaria
Buryatiya
Central European Rus
Connecticut
Czechoslovakia
Denmark
East European Russia
Finland
France
Germany
Great Britain
Greece
Attracts
🐝 Bees
🐝 Butterflies
Safety & Use
⚕ Medicinal
🐾 Pet-safe
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Mar 24, 2019 by Manu Pacha (cc-by-sa)
Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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