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Dodecatheon redolens
Also Known As
- Primula fragrans
- Scented Shooting Star
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 12"
- W: 12"
planting zones
- 4a-9b
Dodecatheon redolens plant details
Dodecatheon redolens is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring lavender flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture water. Prefers to be dry when dormant. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Dodecatheon redolens
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: primulaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 0 - 12 IN - wide, 0 - 12 IN - tall
- Flowers: lavender blooms in spring
- Uses: container plant, edging plant, native plant, rock garden, showy, summer dormant, woodland garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Dodecatheon redolens
- USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
- Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
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How to Grow Dodecatheon redolens
Sun Exposure
- bright shade - shade
Water Needs
- even moisture
Water Needs
- dry when dormant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- lavender
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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aka Primula hendersonii, Mosquito-Bills, Sailor's Cap, Shooting Stars, Western Shooting Star
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
aka Primula jeffreyi, Jeffrey's Shooting Star, Shooting Stars, Sierra Shooting Star, Tall Mountain Shooting Star
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
aka Primula meadia 'Goliath', Goliath Shooting Stars
Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
4a-10b
Size
Height: 27"
Width: 6"
- sun - mostly sun
- even moisture - regular
aka Primula clevelandii, Padre's Shooting Star
Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
7a-11
Size
Height: 4"-12"
Width: 5"
- sun
- low - drought tolerant
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