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Summary
Physical Characteristics
Primula parryi is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft).
See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 4. It is in flower from July to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects.
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in full shade (deep woodland) or semi-shade (light woodland). It prefers moist soil.
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Synonyms
Habitats
Woodland Garden Dappled Shade; Shady Edge; not Deep Shade;
Edible Uses
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Medicinal Uses
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Other Uses
Litmus
The flowers contain anthocyanins. These chemicals are the colouring material of many flowers and they can be used as a litmus, turning red when in an acid medium, changing to purple and blue as the medium becomes alkaline[212].
Special Uses
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Cultivation details
Prefers a deep moist but well-drained humus-rich soil in full or part shade[200]. Plants are often long-lived in cultivation[200]. Plants emit a strong odour that is said to resemble carrion[200].
References Carbon Farming Information and Carbon Sequestration Information
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Propagation
Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a cold frame[133]. Sow stored seed in early spring in a cold frame[1]. Germination is inhibited by temperatures above 20°c[200]. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Division in autumn. This is best done every other year[200].
Other Names
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Found In
Countries where the plant has been found are listed here if the information is available
Weed Potential
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Conservation Status
IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status :
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| Anagallis arvensis | Scarlet Pimpernel | Annual | 0.1 |
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| | LMH | N | DM | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Androsace sarmentosa | Rock Jasmine | Perennial | 0.1 |
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| | LM | SN | DM | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Ardisia crenata | Coralberry, Hen's eyes, Spiceberry | Shrub | 2.0 |
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| S | LMH | S | M | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Ardisia crispa | | Shrub | 1.2 |
6-9
| | LMH | S | M | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Ardisia japonica | Marlberry | Shrub | 0.5 |
8-10
| M | LMH | S | M | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| Ardisia sieboldii | Duo Zhi Zi Jin Niu | Shrub | 6.0 |
0-0
| | LMH | S | M | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cyclamen hederifolium | Cyclamen, Alpine Violet, Persian Violet | Perennial | 0.1 |
6-9
| M | LM | FSN | M | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Dodecatheon hendersonii | Sailor-Caps, Mosquito bills | Perennial | 0.3 |
5-9
| | LMH | FS | M | 1 | 0 | |
| Embelia ribes | False black pepper, White-flowered Embelia | Climber | 15.0 |
10-12
| F | LMH | S | M | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| Glaux maritima | Black Saltwort, Sea milkwort | Perennial | 0.3 |
0-0
| | LMH | N | M | 2 | 1 | |
| Hottonia palustris | Water Violet | Perennial | 0.9 |
5-9
| F | LMH | N | Wa | 0 | 1 | |
| Lysimachia barystachys | Manchurian yellow loosestrife | Perennial | 0.6 |
4-8
| | LMH | SN | M | 1 | 0 | |
| Lysimachia christiniae | Jin Qian Cao | Perennial | 0.3 |
-
| | LMH | SN | M | 0 | 2 | |
| Lysimachia clethroides | Gooseneck Loosestrife, Gooseneck yellow loosestrife, Japanese Loosestrife, Shepherd's Crook | Perennial | 1.0 |
3-8
| F | LMH | SN | M | 1 | 0 | |
| Lysimachia eleutheroides | | Perennial | 0.0 |
-
| | LMH | SN | M | 3 | 0 | |
| Lysimachia foenum-graecum | Ling Xiang Cao | Perennial | 0.5 |
-
| | LMH | SN | M | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Lysimachia fortunei | | Perennial | 0.5 |
6-9
| | LMH | SN | MWeWa | 1 | 0 | |
| Lysimachia nemorum | Yellow Pimpernel | Perennial | 0.5 |
5-9
| | LMH | SN | MWe | 0 | 1 | |
| Lysimachia nummularia | Creeping Jenny, Moneywort, Creeping Charlie | Perennial | 0.2 |
4-8
| F | LMH | SN | MWeWa | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Lysimachia paridiformis | | Perennial | 0.3 |
6-9
| | LMH | SN | MWeWa | 0 | 2 | |
| Lysimachia quadrifolia | Whorled Yellow Loosestrife | Perennial | 0.6 |
-
| | LMH | SN | M | 1 | 1 | |
| Lysimachia sikokiana | | Perennial | 0.6 |
-
| | LMH | SN | M | 0 | 1 | |
| Lysimachia vulgaris | Yellow Loosestrife, Garden yellow loosestrife | Perennial | 1.2 |
4-8
| | LMH | SN | MWeWa | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Primula auricula | | Perennial | 0.2 |
3-7
| | LMH | S | M | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Primula denticulata | Drumstick Primula | Perennial | 0.3 |
4-8
| | LMH | SN | MWe | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Primula elatior | Oxlip | Perennial | 0.3 |
3-7
| | MH | FS | M | 2 | 2 | |
| Primula involucrata | | Perennial | 0.3 |
4-8
| | LMH | S | MWe | 0 | 2 | |
| Primula macrophylla | | Perennial | 0.3 |
5-9
| | LMH | N | M | 0 | 2 | |
| Primula reticulata | | Perennial | 0.4 |
5-9
| | LMH | SN | M | 0 | 1 | |
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Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.
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Botanical References
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