One of the best loved of all the spring wild flowers. Pretty pale creamy-yellow flowers are borne from neat rosettes of leaves, over a long period, often starting soon after Christmas. Prefers a semi shaded site. An excellent plant for naturalising in grassland. Will self seed freely if left unattended. Height 15cm (6")
Common NameCommon Primrose
Approx Height (10 yrs.)15-30 cm (6-12")
Soil TypeAll
Soil pHAcid, Neutral, Alkaline
AspectSun, Semi Shade
HardinessHardy
Flowering TimeSpring
Plants for PollinatorsPlants for Pollinators
Bee FriendlyBee Friendly
Butterfly FriendlyButterfly Friendly
Edible Leaves, Seed or BerriesEdible Leaves
Edible FlowersEdible Flowers
Flower ColourYellow
Plant TypeHerbaceous