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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Partial Shade to Full Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 9b
Plant Height: 6-8 inches
Plant Spread: 8-12 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Bi-Color: Dark brown and white
Flower Time: Late winter or early spring
Spring
Late spring or early summer
Uses: Groundcover
Cut Flower
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years

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Common names
  • Polyanthus
  • Silver-laced Primrose
  • Primrose

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Location: In my Northern California garden
Date: 2012-01-02
Location: In my Northern California garden
Date: 2012-01-02
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Primula x Polyanthus 'Penumbra' by CLUSIANA Mar 22, 2012 1:06 PM 1

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