Bird's Eye Primrose
Primula farinosa
UK Green ListModerate📍 Eastern Lakes
Season
Year-round. Flowers May to July.
Best time of day
Any. Limestone.
Lake District
Eastern Lakes. Limestone. Orrest Head. Scout Scar. That pink. Yellow eye. Meal on the leaves. May to July. Rare. Worth seeking out.
UK population
Localised. Northern England. Limestone.
Overview
Bird's eye primrose has a yellow eye. That pink. Meal on the leaves. Eastern Lakes. Limestone. Orrest Head. Scout Scar. May to July. Rare. Worth seeking out. Don't pick.
At a Glance
| Order | Ericales |
| Family | Primulaceae |
| Habitat | Limestone grassland · Flush · Base-rich |
| UK population | Localised. Northern England. Limestone. |
| Lake District | Eastern Lakes. Limestone. Orrest Head. Scout Scar. That pink. Yellow eye. Meal on the leaves. May to July. Rare. Worth seeking out. |
| Conservation | UK Green List |
Where to See It
Limestone grassland. The eastern Lakes, Orrest Head, Scout Scar. That pink. Yellow eye. Meal on the leaves. Rare.
Identification
Pink. Yellow eye. Meal on leaves. Limestone. Rare.
Viewing & Photography Tips
May to July. Eastern Lakes. Limestone. Orrest Head. That yellow eye. Rare. Don't pick.
Conservation Status
UK Green List
This species has a favourable conservation status in the UK and remains an important part of Lake District biodiversity.
Plan your visit to the Lake District
RSPB Haweswater, Grizedale Forest, Leighton Moss. Practical guides to getting there, what to bring, and the best spots for each season.