Primulaceae
Primula pauciflora
Primula pauciflora
Also known as Meadia pauciflora, Dodecatheon pulchellum subsp. pauciflorum, Dodecatheon meadia var. pauciflorum, Dodecatheon pauciflorum
Flowering Plants · Native Plants · Primula · Wildflower · Woodland · Rock Garden · Part Shade · Perennial · Native · Alpine · Cool Climate · Spring Bloomer
Primula pauciflora thrives in cool, partly shaded spots with consistently moist, humus-rich soil — ideal for woodland or rock garden settings. Water regularly to prevent the soil from drying out, especially during warmer months. Mulching around the base helps retain moisture and keep roots cool.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 4 hours
- Watering
- Water thoroughly until soil is evenly moist, avoid waterlogging · Every 5-7 days
- Maintenance
- Moderate
- Soil
- loam
- Soil pH
- 6–7.8
- Temperature
- -10°F to 85°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
Hardiness
USDA 5a-9b
Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Mature height
- 18 in – 3 ft
- Spread
- 2 ft
- Spacing
- 12 in apart
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Root depth
- Medium
- Flowers
- Yes
- Foliage
- Fine
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Native to
- Alaska, Alberta, Arizona, British Columbia, California, Colorado, Idaho, Manitoba, Mexico Northeast, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Northwest Territorie, Oregon, Saskatchewan, South Dakota, Utah, Washington
- Attracts
- Bees, Butterflies
Sources: trefle, usda
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