Primula heucherifolia

Primula heucherifolia is a stoloniferous species with creeping rhizomes.[2] Stems sprout from the base of the plant and are 15–30 cm in height.[3] Plants bloom between May and June. Each stem can possess three to ten nodding flowers.[2] Flowers can range from a lilac-mauve to a deep purple in colour.[4] The leaves are sparsely hairy and possess an orbicular blade.[2] Leaves range in length from 6–15 cm and width by 3–6 cm.[3]

Primula heucherifolia is native to South-central China,[1] where it can be found on the western side of the Sichuan province.[2] It has been recorded growing at ranges of 2000–3200 metres above sea level.[4] P. heucherifolia grows in shaded, cool and damp habitats. It is often found growing under the shelter of rocks, cliffs, trees and grasses.[4] It can also be found growing within bamboo forests.[2]