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Common name English cowslip Family primulaceae Life cycle perennial (Z4) Flowers yellow-red Size 8" Light part shade Cultural notes ordinary garden soil (not too dry) From seed germinate at room temperature detailed seed-starting info below Seed ripens mid-August Tidy clump of textured mid-green foliage, with yellow flowers that turn shades of orange/red as they age.

In our garden, this plant grows in the following areas: patio area, side garden, orchard nursery area

Seed for this plant is included on my seed trade list

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Seed-starting details for this plant

2006. Seed from '05 garden. Baggy 65F (72%G, 8-22d)
2007. Same seed as above. Baggy 65F (74%G, 10-18d)
2008. Seed for 'Red Strain' from '07 trade. Baggy 65F (89%G, 7-12d)

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