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Primula incana
Primula incana M.E. Jones
Silvery Primrose
Primulaceae (Primrose Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: PRIN
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), AK (N), CAN (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Breeding System: Flowers Bisexual
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 18 inches tall.
Leaf: Green.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: PurpleBloom Time: May , Jun , Jul , Aug
Bloom Notes: Pale lavender.
Distribution
USA: AK , CO , ID , MT , ND , UT , WYCanada: AB , BC , MB , NT , SK , YT
Native Habitat: Swamp/Marsh
Growing Conditions
Water Use: HighLight Requirement: Part Shade
CaCO3 Tolerance: Medium
Benefit
Conspicuous Flowers: yesNational Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FACW | OBL | FACW | OBL |
Web Reference
Webref 38 - Flora of North America (2019) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Webref 77 - Wildflower Search - Wildflower Identification Website (2020) WildflowerSearch.org
Additional resources
USDA: Find Primula incana in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Primula incana in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Primula incana
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-05-03Research By: TWC Staff