Involucrata Primula (Primula involucrata)

Family: Primulaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Primula involucrata is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft) by 0.2 m (0ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5. It is in flower from July to August, and the seeds ripen from August to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and can grow in heavy clay soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

None known. — Harvested fresh in season according to PFAF botanical monograph.

Habitat & North American Range

Grows in abundance in moist meadows flushed with melt water from snow and glaciers, 4,000 - 5,000 metres. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)