Saturday, January 12, 2013

Primula malacoides


Primula malacoides scientific classification

Primula malacoides belongs to the Primula genus, Primulaceae family and Ericales order.

Primula malacoides name

It is also known as fairy primrose or baby primrose.

Primula malacoides structure

It is a perennial plant. It can grow up to 1 feet tall.

Primula malacoides leaves

It has green leaves. They are ovate shaped leaves.

Primula malacoides flowers

It has pink, purple or white flowers.

Primula malacoides soil

It prefers well drained soils.

Primula malacoides propagation

It can be propagated through seeds or division.

Primula malacoides uses

It can attract butterflies.

Friday, January 4, 2013

Primula marginata


Primula marginata scientific classification

Primula marginata belongs to the Primula genus, Primulaceae family and Ericales order.

Primula marginata name

It is also known as silver-edged primrose.

Primula marginata structure

It is a perennial plant. It can grow up to 50cm tall.

Primula marginata leaves

It has green leaves. They are toothed leaves.

Primula marginata flowers

It has blue flowers. They are bell shaped flowers.

Primula marginata soil

It prefers well drained soils.

Primula marginata diseases

Aphids, slugs, vine weevil.