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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