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Primula elatior | True Oxlip

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DESCRIPTION
Primula elatior produces elegant clusters of softly nodding, pale yellow flowers held on slender stems above a basal rosette of lightly wrinkled green leaves. Each bloom features a gentle wash of deeper yellow at the throat, creating a refined, understated look well suited to spring woodland settings. The foliage remains tidy and forms a pleasing backdrop to the flowers as they open.

Blooming in early to mid spring, this species is native to meadows and open woodlands across central and southern Europe. It settles naturally into woodland gardens, shaded borders, and naturalized plantings, where it contributes early seasonal color alongside spring ephemerals.

DESCRIPTION
Primula elatior produces elegant clusters of softly nodding, pale yellow flowers held on slender stems above a basal rosette of lightly wrinkled green leaves. Each bloom features a gentle wash of deeper yellow at the throat, creating a refined, understated look well suited to spring woodland settings. The foliage remains tidy and forms a pleasing backdrop to the flowers as they open.

Blooming in early to mid spring, this species is native to meadows and open woodlands across central and southern Europe. It settles naturally into woodland gardens, shaded borders, and naturalized plantings, where it contributes early seasonal color alongside spring ephemerals.

 

  • Family: Primulaceae
    Height: 8 to 12 in
    Width: 10 to 14 in
    Foliage color: Medium green, softly textured, oval to oblong leaves forming a basal rosette
    Flower color: Soft yellow to pale primrose with deeper yellow centers, carried in loose umbels
    Bloom time: Early to mid spring
    Light requirements: Part shade to light shade
    Water requirements: Moderate moisture
    Maintenance: Low, remove spent flowers to extend bloom and tidy foliage after flowering
    Growing zone: USDA zones 4 to 8
    Wildlife attractors: Early-season bees

    This plant can be seen at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.

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