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

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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

Another Oregon and Washington (Southern) native with typical shooting star flowers, this one has rose-pink petals and a yellow base. Likes it moist in spring and dry in summer.

By: Edelweiss Perennials

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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