Auricula
Primula auricula
Family: Primulaceae
Auricula grows in partial shade to full sun and prefers gritty well-drained soil. Water needs: Moderate.
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How to Grow Auricula
Auricula growing information includes sunlight requirements of Partial shade to full sun, soil conditions listed as Gritty well-drained soil with a soil pH of 6.0-8.0, and Moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 3-8. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Auricula as 14-30 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow. Days to maturity are listed as 1-2 years.
Plant Overview
Auricula (Primula auricula) is listed in the Primulaceae family and categorized as a alpine perennial with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.
- Plant ID
- PLT-1362
- Family
- Primulaceae
- Plant type
- Alpine perennial
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Growing Conditions
Auricula is listed for partial shade to full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate. The database soil reference is Gritty well-drained soil. The listed soil pH range is 6.0-8.0, and the listed hardiness range is 3-8.
- Hardiness zones
- 3-8
- Sunlight
- Partial shade to full sun
- Soil
- Gritty well-drained soil
- Soil pH
- 6.0-8.0
- Water needs
- Moderate
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 14-30 days and the seed depth is Surface sow. The listed time to maturity is 1-2 years. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 14-30 days
- Seed depth
- Surface sow
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 1-2 years
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.