Perennial of the Primulaceae family, this alpine subspecies of the oxlip is present in the Alps and the Apennines, where it colonizes high-altitude meadows, rocky grasslands, and fresh grassy slopes, generally between 1,500 and 2,800 meters.
It forms modest basal rosettes of oval, wrinkled, and slightly crenate leaves, a bright green, with the characteristic waffled texture of primroses. The floral stems, upright and slender, reach 10 to 20 centimeters, and bear umbels of pale yellow flowers with a lighter throat, with slightly notched petals. This discreet, almost creamy color distinguishes the plant from the more vividly colored primroses with which it sometimes cohabits.
In its natural habitat, its flowering extends from June to July depending on the altitude. In cultivation, it can bloom as early as May.
It requires a cool, well-drained soil, rich in humus, in a semi-shaded exposure. It poorly tolerates prolonged dry heat and is perfectly suited to fresh rock gardens or alpine troughs maintained in constant humidity.