Mosquito Bills
Primula hendersonii
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Primulaceae
- Genus:
- Primula
- Species:
- Primula hendersonii
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 1-2 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade, Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- feb, mar, apr, may
- Bloom Colors:
- Red, Pink, Purple
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Native Range
United States: California, Oregon, Washington, Canada: British Columbia
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers shaded areas in native habitat
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: 90 days of cool/moist stratification at around 38°F to break dormancy
Establishment: This plant's range generally runs along the far western edge of the United states (California, Oregon and Washington) and Canada.
Source: npn.rngr.net