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Dodecatheon dentatum
Also Known As
- Primula latiloba
- Dwarf Shooting Star
- White Shooting Star
Plant type
perennial, bulb / corm / tuber
size
- H: 5"-15"
- W: 6"
planting zones
- 5a-8b
Dodecatheon dentatum plant details
Dodecatheon dentatum is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Dodecatheon dentatum
- Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
- Plant family: primulaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 6 IN wide, 5 IN - 15 IN - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in spring
- Uses: native plant, rock garden, summer dormant, woodland garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Dodecatheon dentatum
- USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
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How to Grow Dodecatheon dentatum
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
Wildlife
- bees
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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Plant Type
Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
6a-9b
Size
Height: 8"-12"
Width: 6"-12"
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
Height: 12"
Width: 12"
- bright shade - shade
- even moisture
- dry when dormant
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Plant Type
Perennial, Herb, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
5a-9b
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
4a-9b
Size
Height: 8"-24"
Width: 6"-12"
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 6"
- sun - mostly sun
- even moisture - regular
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