Cowslip

Primula veris

Species Information

Height:
10–25cm
 
Flower Colour:
Yellow
 
Flowering Period:
April–May
 
Growth Habit:
Basal rosette with upright flower stems
 
Likes:
Sun or partial shade; moist, well-drained soils
 
Wildlife Value:
Vital early nectar for bees and butterflies

Cowslip is one of Britain’s most cherished spring wildflowers. Its delicate, nodding clusters of scented, golden-yellow blooms lift the meadow in early spring when few other flowers are open. Cowslip is a vital early-season nectar source for bumblebees, solitary bees, and early butterflies. It thrives in traditional meadow conditions and contributes to a natural, romantic woodland-edge feel. Historically, cowslips were used in traditional remedies and were an important symbol of springtime across the UK.

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