February birth flower · Primula vulgaris
Primrose meaning & symbolism
The primrose stands for young love and "I can't live without you". Here's what each color means, where the flower comes from, and how to use it.
Primrose color meanings
- Pale yellow: youthful love
- Pink: grace and new beginnings
History & folklore
The name comes from the Latin prima rosa, "first rose," because it is one of the first flowers of spring. It was Benjamin Disraeli's favorite flower, and Primrose Day is still marked in Britain on April 19.
In birth flower charts it's paired with the violet.
Fun facts
- Wild primroses grow in hedgerows and woodland edges across Britain and Western Europe.
- Primrose leaves and flowers are edible.
As a tattoo
Primroses have five notched, heart-shaped petals that look sweet in color. They are often added to a violet piece for February. See more February birth flower tattoo ideas.
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Primrose gifts
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Questions, answered
What does a primrose symbolize?
The primrose symbolizes young love and "I can't live without you".
What month is the primrose birth flower?
Primrose is a birth flower for February.
What do primrose colors mean?
Pale yellow: youthful love; Pink: grace and new beginnings.
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