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    Dodecatheon alpinum

    Also Known As

    • Primula tetrandra
    • Alpine Shooting Star
    • Mosquito Bills

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 5"-8"
    • W: 4"

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

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    Dodecatheon alpinum plant details

    Dodecatheon alpinum is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring lavender flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Dodecatheon alpinum

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: primulaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 4 IN wide, 5 IN - 8 IN - tall
    Flowers: lavender blooms in spring
    Uses: native plant, showy, summer dormant, woodland garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Dodecatheon alpinum

    USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Encountered in the wild at higher altitudes, from 6,000 to 12,000 feet, but seems to do just fine down here at the bottom. Rather large and showy flowers.

    By: Edelweiss Perennials

    Gardening facts about Dodecatheon alpinum plant

    How to Grow Dodecatheon alpinum

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • lavender

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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