Below is a list of all known varieties for Primrose. Click on a variety name to view more detailed nutrient and sourcing information.
| Variety Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Auricula Primrose | A type of primrose with thick, fleshy leaves and velvety, often complex, multi-colored flowers. Mild flavor. |
| Bird's-Eye Primrose (Primula farinosa) | A small, wild primrose with pink-purple flowers and a yellow "eye." Edible, but mostly used as a decorative garnish. |
| Crystallized Primrose | Primrose flowers that have been brushed with egg white and coated in sugar, used for decorating cakes. |
| Drumstick Primrose (Primula denticulata) | A variety with a dense, globe-like cluster of flowers (blue, purple, pink) on a tall stem. Mild flavor, used for color. |
| English Primrose (Primula vulgaris) | The common, pale-yellow primrose. Mildly sweet and often crystallized or used to decorate salads. |
| Japanese Primrose (Primula japonica) | Comes in bright, tiered candelabras of pink, magenta, or white. Mild, slightly peppery flavor. |
| Oxlip (Primula elatior) | A primrose relative with pale, yellow, bell-shaped flowers on one side of the stem. Milder, sweeter flavor than cowslip. |
| Polyanthus Primrose | The common, brightly colored garden primrose. Flowers have a mild, lettuce-like flavor and are used for color. |
| Primrose (Primula vulgaris) | The common, pale-yellow wild primrose. Flowers have a mild, slightly sweet flavor. Often crystallized or used in salads. |
| Primula "Wanda" | A common, hardy primrose hybrid with deep, magenta-purple flowers and a yellow eye. Mild, lettuce-like flavor. |