Francisca mosquito bills
Primula 'Francisca'
USDA zones4 to 8
SunHandles partial sun or full shade
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
'Francisca' mosquito bills (Primula 'Francisca') is a perennial for borders, containers, rock gardens, and specimen use. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes part sun to full shade and average to moist, sandy or loamy soil. Deer and rabbits rarely make it their first choice. It blooms in early to late spring and again in early to late summer. The flowers are fragrant.
Pairs well with Siberian bugloss, Lenten rose, and Jetfire daffodil.