Dodecatheon poeticum
Also Known As
- Primula poetica
- Shooting Star
Plant type
perennial, bulb / corm / tuber
size
- H: 5"-8"
- W: 6"
planting zones
- 5a-9b
Dodecatheon poeticum plant details
Dodecatheon poeticum is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring lavender and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - bright shade and regular water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Dodecatheon poeticum
- Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
- Plant family: primulaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 6 IN wide, 5 IN - 8 IN - tall
- Flowers: lavender and yellow blooms in spring
- Uses: container plant, edging plant, rock garden, summer dormant, woodland garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Dodecatheon poeticum
- USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - bright shade
- Watering frequency: regular
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Gardening facts about Dodecatheon poeticum plant
How to Grow Dodecatheon poeticum
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - bright shade
Water Needs
- regular
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- yellow
- lavender
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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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
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 12"
Width: 12"
- bright shade - shade
- even moisture
- dry when dormant
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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
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 6"
- sun - mostly sun
- even moisture - regular
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