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Primula veris (cowslip)
Primula veris (cowslip)
Compact · Early-blooming perennial · Bright yellow flowers · Light fragrance · Ideal for cool-climate gardens and spring displays
📦 Shipping is charged at real carrier rates.We don’t mark up shipping—costs reflect distance from our nursery and careful plant packing.
🌱 6-plant minimum per order — mix & match any varieties
📦 Ships in a 2⅜” square x 3¾” deep band pot — well-rooted & ready to plant
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🌿 QUICK CARE GUIDE
☀️ Sun: Full sun to partial shade
💧 Water: Keep soil evenly moist
🌱 Soil: Well-drained, moisture-retentive
📏 Spacing: 8–10 inches
📐 Size: Under 1 ft. tall
❄️ Hardiness: Zones 2–6
🌼 Best Use: Rock gardens, borders, woodland edges
Key Rule: Cowslip prefers cool conditions and consistent moisture. Dry soil reduces flowering.
Primula veris is a dependable early-spring perennial that brings bright yellow flowers and light fragrance to the garden when most plants are still dormant. Bell-shaped blooms appear in clustered umbels on upright stems above tidy rosettes of pebbled green foliage.
This compact European wildflower fits easily into rock gardens, woodland edges, and perennial borders. In mild climates, foliage may remain partially evergreen, extending seasonal interest. Cowslip also has a long history of traditional medicinal use, making it well suited for herb and heritage plantings.
It performs best in cool conditions with regular moisture and rewards gardeners with reliable early-season color year after year.
WHY GARDENERS LOVE IT
- Early spring yellow blooms
- Light, pleasant fragrance
- Compact, space-saving habit
- Cold-hardy and dependable
- Suitable for rock and woodland gardens
- Historical and medicinal significance
HOW IT GROWS
- Plant type: Herbaceous perennial
- Sun: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil: Moist, well-drained soil
- Water: Regular moisture
- Hardiness: USDA Zones 2–6
- Growth habit: Low, clump-forming
SIZE & BLOOM
- Height × Width: ~4–10 in. × 8 in.
- Flower size: ½–1 in. wide
- Flower color: Bright yellow
- Bloom time: Early spring
- Foliage: Pebbled green, semi-evergreen in mild climates
PLANTING TIPS
- Plant in cool, sheltered locations
- Avoid hot, dry sites
- Improve soil with compost
- Works well in raised rock gardens
- Mulch lightly to retain moisture
CARE MADE EASY
- Remove spent flower stems after bloom
- Water during dry springs
- Divide clumps if crowded
- Avoid heavy fertilizing
- Clean up old foliage in late winter
BEST USES
- Rock gardens
- Woodland borders
- Cottage gardens
- Early-season displays
- Medicinal and herb gardens
- Small-space plantings
HOW TO KNOW IT’S RIGHT FOR YOU
Choose Cowslip if you:
- Want reliable early spring color
- Garden in cool or cold climates
- Enjoy woodland or cottage styles
- Prefer compact plants
- Value traditional and historical herbs
POT SIZE: 2⅜” square x 3¾” deep band pot
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What to Expect With Your Plants
What size plants will I receive?
Most plants ship in 2 3/8” x 3 3/4” band pots—ideal for healthy root growth.
Top growth varies by variety and season, but every plant arrives well-rooted, actively growing, and ready to plant.
Grown naturally without artificial heat or lights, our plants are hardy, adaptable, and ready to thrive in real garden conditions.
When will my plants ship?
We schedule plant orders based on your area’s average last frost date and when each plant is truly ready to ship. You’ll receive an email with your estimated ship date once your order is scheduled.
Orders ship Monday–Wednesday via UPS or USPS (2–3 day service), so your plants arrive before the weekend and spend less time in transit. Shipping begins in spring—usually mid-April—when weather and plant health align, so your plants arrive strong, well-rooted, and ready to thrive.
Do you guarantee your plants?
We stand behind our plants and our packing process. While we can't control weather or how plants are cared for after arrival, we do guarantee that your plants will arrive healthy and in good condition. If there's an issue, just reach out and we're happy to help.
Are your plants inspected for plant health and disease?
Yes. Our nursery is inspected at least twice each year by the Oregon Department of Agriculture and meets state plant health and disease standards.
Why does shipping cost what it does for live plants?
Shipping live plants requires careful packaging, seasonal timing, and fast transit to ensure they arrive healthy.
Our shipping rates are calculated in real time based on box size, weight, and destination, and we always select the best available option for safe, timely delivery.
We never inflate shipping costs — you pay what it costs us to ship your order safely.
Have more questions?
We want you to feel good about your plant order. Find answers about shipping, sizing, care, and guarantees in our full FAQ.
When I was a kid my aunt had cowslip in her woods in Tennessee. It was always cool to see the bright green foliage in winter and to see the brilliant flowers. These came in fine condition, well-rooted but not pot-bound, and with lush new growth. Very pleased.