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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