Planting: Moist, well drained soil in sun or shade, fully hardy perennial, 10”.
Harvest: Flowers and whole plant picked as needed, roots are lifted in autumn.
Culinary: Flowers and young leaves are added to salads . Flowers are used to make desserts, such as primrose pottage, based on ground rice flavoured with saffron, honey, and almonds.
Medicinal: An expectorant, anti inflammatory herb that relieves pain, relaxes spasms, and promotes healing. Used internally for bronchitis, respiratory tract infections, insomnia, anxiety, and gout.
Third Eye Vision:
Seeded: Live transplant spring 2009, East of mudroom
Links: Wiki
Sources:
The Royal Horticultural Society New Encyclopedia of Herbs and Their Uses (RHS)
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