Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants
Flowering Plants
Origin
Asia, Europe
Europe, India, Northwestern Africa, United States, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Old fields, Open grasslands
disturbed sites, Roadsides, stream banks, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Lavender, Light Pink, Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Variety of soil types
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Drought, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Birds, Small mammals
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Eczema
Astringent, Diuretic, Laxative, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers, Rose Hip
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Primula veris
Rosa Arkansana
Common Name
cowslip, common cowslip, cowslip primrose
Prairie Rose, Wild Prairie Rose
In Hindi
cowslip primrose
Rosa arkansana
In German
Echte Schlüsselblume
Rosa arkansana
In French
Brérelle, le Coqueluchon, le Coucou, l’Herbe à la paralysie, l’Herbe de saint Paul, la Primerolle, la Primevère de printemps ou la Printanière
Rosa arkansana
In Spanish
Primula veris
Rosa arkansana
In Greek
πασχαλίτσα primrose
Rosa arkansana
In Portuguese
prímula cowslip
Rosa arkansana
In Polish
Pierwiosnek lekarski
Rosa arkansana
In Latin
cowslip Primrose
Rosa arkansana
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Onagraceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Onagreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Cowslip Primrose and Prairie Wild Rose
Season and care of Cowslip Primrose and Prairie Wild Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Cowslip Primrose and Prairie Wild Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cowslip Primrose season is Summer and Prairie Wild Rose season is Summer. The type of soil for Cowslip Primrose is Loam, Sand and for Prairie Wild Rose is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Cowslip Primrose is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Prairie Wild Rose is Alkaline.
Cowslip Primrose and Prairie Wild Rose Physical Information
Cowslip Primrose and Prairie Wild Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Cowslip Primrose height is 25.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Prairie Wild Rose height is 300.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Cowslip Primrose and Prairie Wild Rose are as follows:
Cowslip Primrose flower color: Yellow
Cowslip Primrose leaf color: Green
Prairie Wild Rose flower color: Lavender, Light Pink, Pink, Purple and White
- Prairie Wild Rose leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Cowslip Primrose and Prairie Wild Rose
Care of Cowslip Primrose and Prairie Wild Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cowslip Primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Prairie Wild Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Cowslip Primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Prairie Wild Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.