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    Dodecatheon austrofrigidum

    Also Known As

    • Primula austrofrigida
    • Shooting Star

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 6"-12"
    • W: 4"

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

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    Dodecatheon austrofrigidum plant details

    Dodecatheon austrofrigidum 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 austrofrigidum

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: primulaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 4 IN wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
    Flowers: lavender blooms in spring
    Uses: native plant, rare, summer dormant

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Dodecatheon austrofrigidum

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    An Oregon/Washington native, confined to 4 adjacent coastal counties. The fact that this rare species was only discovered in 1945 (!) and not described until 1979, makes it quite intriguing. It's found in very few places, usually nestled between rocks in the coastal range, where there is plenty of moisture in spring but dryer/dry in summer. Classic shooting star flowers with rather bright magenta petals and a white base. The leaves are often toothed.

    By: Edelweiss Perennials

    Gardening facts about Dodecatheon austrofrigidum plant

    How to Grow Dodecatheon austrofrigidum

    • 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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