Perennial – Primrose ‘Blue Zebra’

Primrose ‘Blue Zebra’

Botanical name: polyanthus primula ‘zebra blue’ 

Beginner friendly?: moderate 

Average size at maturity: 6-8 inches in height with a spread of 8-10 inches  

Hardy zone: zones 4-9 

Growth rate: reaches fully mature size in 2-3 growing season 

Foliage color: green

Flower color: white, blue, purple, yellow 

Bloom time:  summer 

Pruning instructions: deadhead withered blooms and foliage as needed 

Propagation methods: propagate by seed sowing 

Landscape use: pollinator garden, container plant, slopes/erosion control

Special features: disease resistant, heat tolerant, stripped blooms, long-lasting blooms

Light needs: 4 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: allow the top 2 inches of soil to dry out between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use a diluted liquid fertilizer that is high in phosphorus and nitrogen to encourage more blooms once a year in the early spring 

Best time to plant: spring, summer 

Best type of soil: clay, loam 

Companion plants: daylilies, coreopsis, yarrow 

Toxicity level: mildly toxic for humans and pets if ingested

 Invasive species: no