Alejandra mosquito bills
Primula 'Alejandra'
USDA zones5 to 8
SunHandles partial sun to full shade
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size3 to 6 inches tall3 to 6 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Rose red with yellow eye
Garden uses
Notes
'Alejandra' mosquito bills (Primula 'Alejandra') is a perennial for borders, containers, and rock gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes part sun to full shade and average to moist soil. It stays small, at 3 to 6 inches tall and wide. Fragrant rose red flowers with a yellow eye open from early to late spring.
Pairs well with Blue Angel hosta, Lungwort, Autumn fern, and Aureola Japanese forest grass.