hardy primrose
Primula kisoana
USDA zones4 to 8
SunHandles partial sun to partial shade
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size6 to 9 inches tall6 to 9 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Pink to rose mauve
Garden uses
Notes
Hardy primrose (Primula kisoana) is a perennial for ground cover and naturalized areas. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes part sun or part shade and average moisture. It grows 6 to 9 inches tall and spreads 6 to 9 inches wide. Pink to rose mauve flowers open in mid to late spring.
Pairs well with Sweet woodruff, Sedge, and Swamp azalea.
Native range
Japan.