Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
borealis
ID:
1106041

Status:
valid

Authors:
Duby

Source:
tro

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 8: 43 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001105379

Common Names

  • Boreal Primrose
  • Northern Primrose
  • Arctic Primrose

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Description

Primula borealis (also called Northern Primrose, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to Europe. It has small, white flowers and grows in open, grassy areas and along the edges of forests.

Uses & Benefits

Primula borealis is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes. It has attractive foliage and produces pink flowers. It is also known to attract butterflies and hummingbirds.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Primula borealis var. ajanensis (E.A.Busch) Hultén

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Primula borealis has bright yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and round. Seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Primula borealis is a perennial plant that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame or in a sheltered spot outdoors. Division should be done in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Primula borealis

Primula borealis can be found in moist woodlands and meadows in the eastern United States.

Species in the Primula genus

Primula sorachiana, Primula soldanelloides, Primula siphonantha, Primula spathulifolia, Primula stricta, Primula sturii, Primula spectabilis, Primula steinii, Primula stirtoniana, Primula serrata, Primula scandinavica, Primula sciophila, Primula scotica, Primula sessilis, Primula schottii, Primula sharmae, Primula siamensis, Primula sieboldii, Primula veris, Primula venusta, Primula umbratilis, Primula venzoides, Primula varians, Primula valentinae, Primula vallarsae, Primula vulgaris, Primula villosa, Primula takedana, Primula tyrolensis, Primula thearosa, Primula tosaensis, Primula petelotii, Primula pinnata, Primula pedemontana, Primula poissonii, Primula polonensis, Primula poluninii, Primula polyantha, Primula olgae, Primula obovata, Primula palinuri, Primula rotundifolia, Primula salomonii, Primula santii, Primula saxatilis, Primula ruprechtii, Primula repentina, Primula pubescens, Primula prolifera, Primula pseudoelatior,

Species in the Primulaceae family

Aegiceras corniculatum, Aegiceras floridum, Amblyanthopsis bhotanica, Amblyanthopsis membranacea, Amblyanthopsis philippinensis, Amblyanthus glandulosus, Amblyanthus multiflorus, Amblyanthus obovatus, Amblyanthus praetervisus, Androsace beringensis, Androsace idahoensis, Androsace adenocephala, Androsace adfinis, Androsace aflatunensis, Androsace aizoon, Androsace akbajtalensis, Androsace alaica, Androsace alaschanica, Androsace alaskana, Androsace albana, Androsace alchemilloides, Androsace alpina, Androsace americana, Androsace apus, Androsace aretioides, Androsace aretioides, Androsace argentea, Androsace armeniaca, Androsace axillaris, Androsace baltistanica, Androsace bidentata, Androsace bisulca, Androsace brachystegia, Androsace brahmaputrae, Androsace brevis, Androsace bryomorpha, Androsace bulleyana, Androsace bungeana, Androsace caduca, Androsace caespitosa, Androsace cernuiflora, Androsace chaixii, Androsace chamaejasme, Androsace ciliata, Androsace ciliifolia, Androsace constancei, Androsace coronata, Androsace cortusifolia, Androsace croftii, Androsace cuscutiformis,

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