Ruby Mountain Primrose

Primula capillaris

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Primulaceae
Genus:
Primula
Species:
Primula capillaris

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
Less than 6 in
Light Requirements:
Part Shade
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
jun, jul, aug
Bloom Colors:
Blue, Purple

Native Range

United States: Nevada

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rocky, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
pH:
6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
native to limestone screes and rocky outcrops

Germination Information

Pre-treatment: Cold-moist stratification for 30 days at 1–5°C (34–41°F).; then Cold-moist stratification for 60 days.

Notes: Light required for germination; do not cover seed.

Source: OpenAI GPT-4o