| Botanical name | Primula obconica |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Half Sun Half Sun – Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day.  Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Flowers | July August September Poison Primrose has umbels of lavender flowers in late Winter and early Spring. |
| Common name(s) | Poison Primrose |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | Primula obconica bears heart-shaped green leaves/foliage. |
| Maintenance | Keep the the soil moist at all times, during flowering season. |
| Interesting info | This plant can be toxic to cats, dogs, or horses if ingested and may cause vomiting. |
| Possible problems | This plant can be toxic to cats, dogs, or horses if ingested and may cause vomiting. |
| Recommended varieties | 'Libre Mixed', large flowers in apricots, pinks, mauves, purples, and white. |
| When to sow |
Primula obconica (Poison Primrose)
- Botanical name: Primula obconica
- Common name(s): Poison Primrose
- Categories: Ground Covers and Perennials
Plant description:
An evergreen perennial native to China bears heart-shaped green leaves/foliage. Poison Primrose has umbels of lavender flowers in late Winter and early Spring. Keep the the soil moist at all times, during flowering season. ‘Libre Mixed’, large flowers in apricots, pinks, mauves, purples, and white.
Family: Primulaceae
Synonym: –
Botanical Pronunciation: –
Primula obconica requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
July August September Poison Primrose has umbels of lavender flowers in late Winter and early Spring. 
Primula obconica bears heart-shaped green leaves/foliage.
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