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Dodecatheon clevelandii ssp. insulare

Also Known As

  • Dodecatheon clevelandii insulare
  • Primula clevelandii var. insularis
  • Island Shooting Star

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 8"-16"
  • W: 6"-12"

planting zones

  • 7a-10b

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Dodecatheon clevelandii ssp. insulare plant details

Dodecatheon clevelandii ssp. insulare is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring and winter pink flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - bright shade and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry when dormant. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dodecatheon clevelandii ssp. insulare

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: primulaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 8 IN - 16 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring and winter
Uses: cutting garden, native plant, summer dormant, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dodecatheon clevelandii ssp. insulare

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: low
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

So beloved & so rarely available in plant form, “Shooting Star” is one of California’s most delightful Spring wildflowers. “Island Shooting Star” grows somewhat bigger & is more robust & garden tolerant than the straight species. From January to April, the charming, pendulant, almost Cyclamen-like flowers appear borne in clusters atop slender, vertical stems to 16” tall. The foliage, reappearing each December, makes a small whorl of fresh, green, spatulate leaves. “Shooting Star” goes dormant in Summer & should not get any Summer water if you want it to stick around a long time. Excellent in containers, rock gardens or on hillsides with good drainage. Always graceful & charming, it’s a sight to see under our native Redbud, Cercis occidentalis, with their similar flower color & simultaneous bloom time.

By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

Gardening facts about Dodecatheon clevelandii ssp. insulare plant

How to Grow Dodecatheon clevelandii ssp. insulare

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - bright shade
  • Water Needs

    • low - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry when dormant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • winter
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • grassy

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 8"-24"

Width: 6"-12"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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Zones

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Size

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 8"-12"

Width: 6"-12"

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  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 12"-24"

Width: 10"-24"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

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Size

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  • sun - mostly sun
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