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| Plant Number: 1.193.100 | USDA Zone: 4 - 9 |
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 | Dodecatheon jeffreyi |
| Common name : Sierra Shooting Star |
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| Sierra Shooting Star is a western native wildflower. Plants form a low rosette of rounded leaves, bearing taller stems of rose-purple flowers with a yellow centre. Petals flare back, giving each blossom a star-like or cyclamen appearance. Prefers a moist to wet site and neutral to acidic soil. These will usually go completely dormant and disappear by mid summer, so mark well and do not disturb. Plants may be divided as they go dormant, or in early spring. Tolerates constantly moist conditions, such as beside a stream or pond.
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Appearance |
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Soil Type
Normal
Sandy
Clay
Soil pH
Neutral
Acid
Soil Moisture
Average
Moist
Wet
Care Level
Easy
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Flower Colour
Deep Pink
Yellow
Blooming Time
Early Summer
Late Spring
Foliage Color
Deep Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Accent: Good Texture/Form
Alpine & Rock
Border
Containers
Cut Flower
Edging
Specimen
Waterside
Wild Flower
Flower Head Size
Medium
Height
45-60 cm
18-23 inches
Spread
20-30 cm
8-12 inches
Foot Traffic
None
Growth Rate
Slow
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