Botanical Name: Primula veris, Primula officinalis. Other Common Names Cowslip primroseKey flowerKey of heavenPalsywortFairy cupsPrimrose. Habitat 'Cowslip is common throughout temperate Europe and Asia. It is tolerant to frost but is less common in northern latitudes. It grows well in shady areas and places with full direct sunlight, as long as the soil is sufficiently moist. Plant Description It is a low-growing perennial with a 5-15 cm rosette of leaves. Flowers bloom in a cluster atop a single stalk which may reach as tall as 20 cm. Cowslip is found more frequently on open ground, and its seeds are often