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Dodecatheon meadia 'Queen Victoria'
Also Known As
- Primula meadia 'Queen Victoria'
- SHOOTING STARS
Plant type
perennial, bulb / corm / tuber
size
- H: 10"-20"
- W: 12"
planting zones
- 4a-9b
Dodecatheon meadia 'Queen Victoria' plant details
Dodecatheon meadia 'Queen Victoria' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Prefers to be dry when dormant. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Dodecatheon meadia 'Queen Victoria'
- Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
- Plant family: primulaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 12 IN wide, 10 IN - 20 IN - tall
- Flowers: pink blooms in spring
- Uses: container plant, edging plant, rock garden, summer dormant, woodland garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Dodecatheon meadia 'Queen Victoria'
- USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
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How to Grow Dodecatheon meadia 'Queen Victoria'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture
Water Needs
- dry when dormant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
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
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