Primula vulgaris aka Primrose

Primula vulgaris, also known as the common primrose or English primrose, is a species of herbaceous perennial in the family Primulaceae. Native to western and southern Europe, northwest Africa, and parts of southwest Asia, it grows to be 10-30 cm tall with a basal rosette of leaves that are mostly evergreen in favorable habitats. The fragrant, showy pale yellow to cream-colored flowers bloom in early spring and can be found on slopes, meadows, along ponds or streams, in woodland gardens, borders, or in containers. The scientific name Primula is derived from the Latin primus, meaning "prime", alluding to the fact that this flower is among the first to appear in spring. The vernacular name, primrose, comes from the late Latin form prima rosa, meaning "first rose". The specific epithet vulgaris means "common", referring to its widespread distribution. It should not be confused with the evening primroses in the genus Oenothera. Primroses prefer cool summers and will need protection from the hot afternoon sun in the southeast.