Perennials: Dodecatheon jeffreyi
Botanical name: Dodecatheon jeffreyi
Common name: Jeffrey's shooting star
also known as (giant American cowslip, sierra shooting star, Primula jeffreyi)
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| Soil: | damp, neutral, loam |
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| Zones: | 4a thru 8b |
| Care: |
average
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| Lifespan: |
perennial
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| Category: | |
| Attributes: |
bee attracting |
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description for "Perennials: Dodecatheon jeffreyi"
Jeffrey's Shooting Star produces glowing pink reflex–petaled flowers reminiscent of shooting stars on dark narrow stems held high above a basal rosette of long wrinkled leaves. This plant goes dormant immediately after flowering in spring. Early spring flowering and early season dormancy makes this a wonderful quiet companion for later emerging perennials. There are about 14 species in the genus Dodecatheon, which can be found from grasslands to prairie flatlands and mountain meadows. Plants prefer excellent drainage, protection from afternoon sun, and moist but not wet soil. Zones: 4-8
History:
Native to western North America.
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