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 | Heritage Perennial Profile |
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| Plant Number: 1.193.050 | USDA Zone: 2 - 9 |
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 | Dodecatheon meadia |
| Common name : Shooting Star |
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| Shooting Star is a native North American wildflower. Plants form a low rosette of rounded leaves, bearing short stems of rose-pink flowers with a yellow centre. Petals flare back, giving each blossom a star-like appearance, somewhat like a tiny cyclamen. Prefers a moist to wet site. These will go dormant and disappear by mid summer, do not disturb the area. Excellent for a waterside planting, but adaptable to rich border conditions or the woodland garden. Excellent cut flower.
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Conditions |
Appearance |
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Soil Type
Normal
Sandy
Clay
Soil pH
Neutral
Alkaline
Acid
Soil Moisture
Average
Moist
Wet
Care Level
Moderate
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Flower Colour
Deep Pink
Yellow
Blooming Time
Early Summer
Late Spring
Foliage Color
Light Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Accent: Good Texture/Form
Alpine & Rock
Border
Cut Flower
Edging
Waterside
Wild Flower
Woodland
Flower Head Size
Small
Height
20-30 cm
8-12 inches
Spread
15-20 cm
6-8 inches
Foot Traffic
None
Growth Rate
Slow
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