Dodecatheon meadia (Shooting Star)
Botanical Information
| Family | Primulaceae |
| Genus | Dodecatheon |
| Species | meadia |
| Category | Perennials, Wildflowers & Weeds |
| Origin | Native to North America. |
| Pronunciation |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 7b - 8a |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 7b |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H5 (observed growing well in H7) |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -15 to -10 |
| Temperature (°F) | 5 - 14 |
| Height | 22 - 45 cm |
| Spread | 22 - 30 cm |
| Growth | Slow |
| Flowering Period | May |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | Herbaceous wild flower perennial. |
| ID Characteristic | Low rosette of rounded leaves holding short stems of pink flowers with a yellow centre. Petals blow back to form a star like look. |
| Landscape | Edging/border gardens or woodland. |
| Propagation | By seed. |
| Cultivation | Best grown in medium moisture, well-drained soil in partial to full shade. |
| Pests | No major issues. |
| Notable Specimens | Mac Cuddy Botanic Garden, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. |
| Habitat | Tolerates partial to full shade and can be found in the woods and prairies. |
Photographs
Dodecatheon meadia 'Alba'.
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