species 47,496 observations

Primrose

Primula vulgaris

Field notes

Primula vulgaris is a species of flowering plant in the family Primulaceae, native to Eurasia. The common name of this plant is primrose, or occasionally common primrose or English primrose to distinguish it from other Primula species referred to as primroses.

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14 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Pearly Wood-nymph 1
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Greater Bee Fly, Red Admiral, Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, Red Mason Bee 13

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Herbaceous plants
Light: Part shade Dappled shade
Moisture: Well drained Moist
Soil: Loam Clay Organic
Soil pH: Neutral
Habit: Clumping
Plant type: Herbaceous perennial

From NC State Extension.