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Primroses have been a vibrant addition to the spring, woodland garden and containers for over a century. The name Primula is derived from the Italian word for spring primavera. An explosion of color in every shade of the rainbow, primroses primarily prefer cooler temperatures and therefore bloom early spring through May.

Primroses combine fabulously with spring bulbs, evergreen grasses and dusty miller. Some species such as Primula marginata are more diminutive and perfect for rock gardens or trough containers. Other species such as Primula japonica and Primula veris reseed and create naturalized drifts in the shade garden.

The many types of primroses are divided into three basic categories. Candelabra types (i.e. Primula capita and Primula japonica) show off their flowers in tiered clusters of 6-8 blooms on 1-2 ½ ‘ stems. They are often short lived, prefer damp soil and reseed.

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Polyanthus types (i.e. Primula vulgaris and Primula veris) bear bunches of flowers on 6-8” stems and bloom winter and/or early spring. This group includes the common primroses sold as color spots.

The third group is evergreen and heralds from mountainous areas. This includes Primula auricula which has small clusters of flat topped flowers in a unique range of color. They also have distinctive thick leaves with a powdery coating on the underside. These types are often grown in pots since they need sharp drainage and lime.

Here at Portland Nursery we will be carrying a wide range of Primroses this spring. We will have a rainbow of colors and types. Drop in to see what is new and blooming!

Varieties

Primula auricula: Mountain Cowslip

Clusters of distinctive flat topped flowers in bright colors often with a thick white eye bloom early to late spring. Rare, and a bit more challenging to grow.

Great for rock gardens and containers because they prefer superb drainage and alkaline soil. Grows 6-8” high and wide, and hardy in zones 2-9. We carry a melody of hybrids often in shades of maroon, yellow and purple.

Primula bulleyana

A candelabra type with stunning apricot to orange blooms June to July. Grows 18-24” high and 12-24” wide. This species loves moist soil and will naturalize. It also makes nice cut flowers and attracts butterflies. Hardy to zone 5.

Primula japonica: Japanese Primrose.

A candelabra type with white or pink flowers May-June, which grows 12-36” tall and 12-18” wide.

They thrive in moist soil and partial to full shade. They will reseed, and makes a great cut flower and attracts butterflies. Hardy to zone 5

Primula malicoides

An early spring annual in the Portland area.

1” flowers are held aloft on 3-4” stems in an array of pastel shades.

Perfect for dressing up spring containers or indoors.

Primula obconica: Poison Primrose

I am not sure why these have that common name because they are absolutely darling early spring annuals!

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Masses of small flowers explode in all shades of pink, lavender and white.

Primula polyantha

Quite an expansive group that include some gorgeous varieties. Blooms are in clusters held on 6-8” stems. Some of our favorites are: ‘Green Lace’ and ‘Francesca’ - Apple green flowers with a bright yellow eye blooming April to June! Zone 6.

'Victoriana Silver Lace’ - Deep black-brown petals are edged in white, gold eye. Zone 5. ‘Gold Laced’ (Mahogany Sunrise) - Mahogany flowers edged in gold and gold eye. Zone 5.

Primula veris: Cowslip

This species has clusters of pendulous blooms on 4-6” stems. It grows 8-10” high and wide, prefers moist soil and will naturalize. This species has historically been used medicinally as an astringent and mild sedative. ‘Sunset Shades’- A stunning strain with flowers in shades of yellow, orange and red. Reliable. Zone 3

Primula vulgaris: English Primrose.

These may be the most familiar primroses that are often used in winter bedding areas for their vibrant colors. Lately there has been more development with double types such as the Rosanna and Doublet series. Also, the ‘Wanda’ series has a darker leaf and the flowers are in rich jewel tones. Most of the English primroses are treated as annuals, and bloom until the weather gets hot. They can be perennial if given good drainage and regular fertilizer around bloom time.

Primula vialii: Chinese Pagoda Primrose

Unique spikes of small lavender flowers open from bottom to top of spike in summer.

Grows 12-18' tall by 9-12'wide.

Prefers rich, well drained, moist soil and part shade.

Hardy in zones 7 to 9.

Find the Best Perennials for your Garden

We have a wonderful selection of perennials year round, but if you are looking for a specific perennial we will have the best selection when it is in bloom around town. Note: Native plant pages will take you into the Native Plant section.

Where To Play Poker In Portland Oregon

Oregon has no shortage of colorful online poker pros who call the state home. In fact, the entire Northwest region has been something of an online poker hotspot over the last decade, with big name after big name emerging from Oregon and neighboring states to claim some of poker’s biggest titles.

We get readers every day who want to know how they can add their name to that list, and while we can’t make you a better poker player, we can dramatically simplify the process of getting your online poker career started with this Oregon Poker Players Guide to Real-Money Games Online.

Current Updates for Oregon’s Poker & Gambling Laws

Poker entrepreneurs in Oregon have figured out a way to offer live poker. Under the law that allows social gaming, poker rooms have appeared throughout the state. Without charging rake or tournament fees, the owners assert that they are not operating for-profit rooms, only charging door fees and making money from food and drink orders in order to stay in business.

One such poker room operates at the Portland Meadows racetrack. But the Oregon Lottery has been threatening to remove its 10 video lottery terminals from the track if the poker room is not closed. It knows that the racetrack makes $350,000 on commission from the machines’ revenue, so it began threatening to remove the machines in early 2017.

Portland Meadows’ attorney repeatedly asserted that the poker room complied with state laws. The case went on until May 2018, when Oregon Lottery Director Barry Pack delivered a final ruling in the matter. By way of undercover research, the Lottery determined players exchange money for chips, which means the poker room acts as a bank, which violates the law. In addition, the door fee serves as income, which is a violation of the lease for the machines.

As of June 2018, 2018, Portland Meadows is considering taking the case to the Oregon Court of Appeals.

Facts About Online Poker in Oregon

“Best” is obviously a subjective term, but we do our darndest as reviewers to come as close to objectivity as possible when evaluating online poker sites open to players from Oregon. There are some elements of an online poker that can be quantified – traffic, promotions, rake – and we definitely consider all of those. There are also more amorphous qualities – reputation, game softness and support – that we grade as rigidly as possible in our overall review.

Is Online Poker Legal in Oregon?

Playing at real-money online poker sites in Oregon is about as uncomplicated as any other online commercial transaction. As you know, there are particular sites (listed above) that we strongly suggest you try first, but the list of Oregon-friendly online poker rooms doesn’t cover all of the sites that welcome players from Oregon.

As for depositing at an online poker room, Oregon players will find a variety of available methods, with major credit cards and cash transfers serving as the two most commonly used options.

Oregon Law and Online Gambling / Poker

It’s important for you to understand that legal advice cannot – and should not – come from a site like ours. If you’ve seen sites that declare online poker to be “100% legal” or similar claims, then you’ve come across sources that simply aren’t being honest with you.

The honest answer is that gambling law, especially as it applies to gambling online, is a complicated subject best left to the specialists. What we try to do is provide a basic snapshot of a state’s laws and then point you in the direction of additional resources that can further your research. Ultimately, any research about the legality of an action should end with a consultation involving a lawyer, preferably one with experience in the gambling law arena.

Here are some basic aspects of Oregon gambling laws that poker players should be aware of:

Oregon law does directly address online gambling, so let’s start there. Section 167.109:

“Internet gambling,” essentially makes it a felony to accept payments related to “the participation of another person in unlawful gambling using the Internet.”

What the section does not appear to do is criminalize the actions of individual gamblers or poker players. Our non-professional reading of the law can find no mention of players in Section 167.109.

The next logical question poker players have at this point is how Oregon defines gambling. It’s the standard definition employed by multiple state in America – risking a valuable thing on a contest of chance an outcome outside of one’s influence with the expectation that some other valuable thing could be gained (Section 167.117(7)).

Oregon law is more helpful than some in that it actually provides a further definition of what a contest must involve in order to be classified as one of chance. Specifically, it’s when the: “outcome depends in a material degree upon an element of chance, notwithstanding that skill of the contestants may also be a factor” (Section 167.117(6)).

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Social games fall outside the purview of Oregon gambling law, per Section 167.117(7c) (the definition of “gambling”) and Section 167.117(21) (the definition of “social game”).

One last item of note for Oregon gamblers: there is a charge reserved for players in Oregon law. Section 167.122 assigns a misdemeanor charge to anyone who “participates or engages in unlawful gambling as a player.”

The next step: Review the state law of Oregon yourself. You can find a copy of the state statutes online at the link below.

Is Oregon Planning to Regulate Online Poker?

The chances in the status quo seem minimal, although anything is possible when you start talking about state politics. Things generally move at a quicker pace on the state level, so it’s entirely reasonable to argue that Oregon could propose and pass a bill to regulate online poker in relatively short order. Reasonable and likely are two different beasts, however, and as it stands Oregon is heavy on potential and light on concrete progress toward regulating poker played online.

Oregon Gambling Facts

The heart of regulated gambling in Oregon are the state’s double-digit tribal casinos, which offer visitors a selection of gambling options comparable to a Las Vegas or Atlantic City casino. Charitable gambling is also a strong presence in the state, with a wide swath of permitted activities like bingo and casino-style table games. The state lottery and pari-mutuel wagering round out the regulated gambling lineup for Oregon.

Does Oregon Offer any State-Regulated Online Gambling?

While gamblers from Oregon would no doubt prefer to patronize sites that bore the official seal of the state government, that’s simply not possible in the status quo. While there may be some individual online gambling formats that are acceptable under Oregon law, the state does not directly oversee or in any way regulate online gambling.

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• June 20th, 2018

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• October 3rd, 2017

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• The Oregon Lottery is replacing old video lottery machines with new VLMs and the move is causing gambling recovery advocates to protest. The rollout of the state-of-the-art machines promises players the ability to play more games at one time, while betting less money on each of those games. Casual readers

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Oregon Gambling Resources

Oregon Department of Justice – Charitable Gaming Division. The State DoJ handles charitable gambling in Oregon, and the page for their Charitable Gaming Division highlights the basics regarding compliance and provides a database of licensed operators.

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Oregon Casino Initiatives – BallotPedia. Excellent resource for learning more about the history, context and outcome of Oregon’s recently-defeated ballot measure that sought to bring commercial casinos to the state.

Oregon.gov – Problem Gambling Services. State-backed resource for problem gambling information, including extensive literature, training tools and helpline details from the award-winning Oregon Department of Human Services.

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Sources & Citations For This Article on Oregon Online Poker