Add a touch of spring’s charm to your garden with Cowslip (Primula veris), a perennial member of the primrose family native to temperate regions of Europe and Asia. Known for its lemon-yellow, bell-shaped flowers that bloom in early to mid-spring, Cowslip thrives in meadows, grasslands, woodlands, and hedgerows. It forms a rosette of crinkled, dark green leaves and produces clusters of 10–30 flowers on a single stem.
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Beyond its ornamental appeal, Cowslip has a rich history in folklore and traditional medicine. In English folklore, it was used to adorn garlands for May Day and was strewn on church paths for weddings. Historically, it was valued for its medicinal properties, including use in expectorant cough mixtures and as a remedy for colds.
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Cowslip is a hardy plant that naturalizes easily, making it an excellent choice for adding early spring color to your garden. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade, though it can tolerate full sun in cooler climates. This low-maintenance plant is also deer and rabbit resistant, adding both beauty and practicality to your landscape
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