Dodecatheon
Common name: Shooting stars
Family: Primulaceae
Plant type  | |
| Height | 8 to 12 inches |
| Spread | 8 to 8 inches |
| Habit | Clump-forming |
| Foliage | |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Interests | Flowers |
| Uses | Borders |
| Skill level | Beginner |
| Maintenance | Slight |
| Hardiness | 5 |
| Heat zone | |
| Sun | Full sun to part shade |
| Moisture | Average to moist |
| Soil type | Slightly acid to slightly lime |
| Soil fertility | Fertile |
| Water consumption | Moderate |
| Site | Sheltered to average |
| Flower colour | Pink, purple, red |
| Flower season | Mid spring to late spring |
| Flower size | Medium |
| Foliage colour | Green |
| Fruit colour | |
| Edible parts | |
| Harvest time | |
| Stems | |
| Features | |
| Wildlife | |
| Texture |
Dodecatheon is a clump-like plant similar to a primula bearing flowers on upright stems. The flowers initially point downwards with their petals bent back, but then turn to face skyward after pollination giving the plant it's common name.
Dodecatheon grows best in moist, fertile soil in sun or light shade.
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