Primula auricula (Auricula)
Botanical Information
| Family | Primulaceae |
| Genus | Primula |
| Species | auricula |
| Category | Perennials |
| Origin | Afghanistan. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 4 - 7 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 2a - 6a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H5 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | (-34) - (-15) |
| Temperature (°F) | (-30) - 5 |
| Height | 10-50 cm |
| Spread | 10-50 cm |
| Growth | Slow |
| Flowering Period | April, May |
Description and Growing Information
| Habitat | Limestone rock crevices at an altitude of 250-2,900 m. |
| Leaf Description | Circular to spear-shaped, toothed, 1.5-12 x 1-6 mm. |
| Flower Description | Bell-shaped flowers with a pale to deep yellow centre, petal lobes overlapping. |
Photographs
Primula auricula 'Alpina'.
Primula auricula ssp. citrolata