Taigetos primrose

Primula vulgaris 'Taigetos'

PerennialPrimulaceae

RHS AGM 2016

Taigetos primrose
Fragrant
USDA zones4 to 8
SunNeeds partial sun (4 to 6 hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Habit
Clumping
Bloom season
Spring
Soil types
Loam, clay

Garden uses

BorderContainerCottage gardenRain gardenWoodland

Attracts

Bees

Notes

'Taigetos' primrose (Primula vulgaris 'Taigetos') is a perennial for borders, containers, cottage gardens, and woodland settings. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes part sun and average to moist, loamy or clay soil. It forms a clumping mound and blooms from early to late spring. The fragrant flowers attract bees.

Pairs well with Cinnamon fern, Western sword fern, and Allegheny serviceberry.

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