Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs - Scott Cunningham 1985

Primrose
The Herbs

(Primula vulgaris) Sk

Folk Names: Butter Rose, English Cowslip, Password

Gender: Feminine

Planet: Venus

Element: Earth

Deity: Freya

Powers: Protection, Love

Magical Uses: Blue and red primroses growing in the garden protect it from all adversities, and they also attract fairies.

Though primroses, to some, represent wantonness, women carry them to attract love.

They are also worn to cure madness and are sewn into children’s pillows to gain their undying respect and loyalty.