Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Primulaceae

Genus:

Primula

Species:

Primula incana

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

1-2 ft

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

apr, may

Bloom Colors:

Purple

Native Range

United States: Alaska, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, Utah, Wyoming, Canada: Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, Saskatchewan, Yukon

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, moist, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers habitats near streams or wetlands

Germination Information