Primula vulgaris 'Zebra Blue'
Primrose
Image courtesy of Ball Seed
- Large, blue and white striped flowers with bright yellow centers
- Rosettes of lance-shaped, dark green leaves
- Compact habit
Border or Bed
Garden
Rock Garden
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Partial Sun
Spring
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers organically rich, consistently moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Tolerates some wet soil and full sun in cool summer climates, benefits from a spring/summer mulch to help keep roots cool. Plants can be divided in spring after blooming.
Height: 6-8 in
Spread: 8 in
Spacing: 8 in
Bloom Color: Blue, White
Zone: 4-8
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Garden
- Rock Garden
- Border or Bed
- Edging
Critter Resistance:
- Rabbit Resistant
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Mounding
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Spring
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Pollinators
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained
Genus Overview: Primula
Common Name: Primrose
Basal rosettes of oblong, textured, green leaves. Clusters of flowers in a variety of colors and bicolors including yellow, pink, blue and white. Blooms early to mid spring. Great for borders, rock gardens, woodland gardens and as an edging plant.