Mistassini Primrose

(Primula mistassinica)

Mistassini Primrose (Primula mistassinica)

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Summary

Primula mistassinica, commonly known as Mistassini Primrose, is a perennial herb that is semi-evergreen, depending on the climate. It is native to cool, moist environments such as bogs, wet meadows, and along stream banks in the Northeastern United States, Canada, and Alaska. This primrose typically grows to a height of 0.2-0.5 feet (0.06-0.15 meters) and a width of up to 0.3 feet (0.09 meters). It forms a low-growing rosette of leaves with an overall appearance that includes delicate flowers in shades of purple, blue, and yellow, which bloom in the summer and are moderately showy.

Mistassini Primrose is valued for its charming flowers and its ability to thrive in moist, shady conditions, making it an excellent choice for water gardens, bog gardens, and woodland plantings. It is also used to add color to rock gardens and borders. This plant prefers consistently moist soil with good drainage and can tolerate a range of light conditions from full sun to part shade, though it flourishes best in cooler environments. While generally low-maintenance, it can be susceptible to root rot if the soil is too wet and stagnant.CC BY-SA 4.0

Plant Description

  • Plant Type: Herb
  • Height: 0.2-0.5 feet
  • Width: 0.12-0.3 feet
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Flower Color: Pink, Purple
  • Flowering Season: Summer
  • Leaf Retention: Evergreen

Growth Requirements

  • Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
  • Water: Medium, High
  • Drainage: Fast

Common Uses

Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Hummingbird Garden, Low Maintenance, Rabbit Resistant, Showy Flowers

Natural Habitat

Cool, moist environments such as bogs, wet meadows, and along stream banks

Other Names

Common Names: Lake Mistassini Primrose , Bird’s-Eye Primrose , Dwarf Canadian Primrose , Primevère De Mistassini , Primevère Du Lac Mistassini

Scientific Names: Primula mistassinica , Primula farinosa , Aleuritia mistassinica , Primula mistassinica var. mistassinica , Primula intercedens , Primula maccalliana , Primula mistassinica var. typica , Primula mistassinica var. noveboracensis , Primula farinosa subsp. mistassinica , Primula mistassinica var. intercedens

GBIF Accepted Name: Primula mistassinica Michx.