moonlight primrose
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A compact, deciduous herbaceous perennial with rosettes of green, oval to lance-shaped leaves. In early summer, dense clusters of fragrant, funnel-shaped flowers in shades of white, cream, yellow or purple are held on a stem arising from the centre of the leaf rosette. Thrives in damper parts of the garden
Scientific classification
- Species
- moonlight primrose (Primula alpicola)
- Genus
- Primula
- Family
- Primulaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of moonlight primrose
Distribution map
Bhutan to Southeastern Tibet
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of moonlight primrose
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moonlight primrose care guide
- Keep soil evenly moist and cool, never fully dry
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Keep soil evenly moist and cool, never fully dry
Fertilizing
FertilizingWeak balanced feed during spring growing season
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed or by division
Growing
GrowingGrow in deep, fertile reliably moist soil in partial shade or sun
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to primula leaf spot
Pests
Generally pest-free
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