| | | Family | Primulaceae | | Plant Type | | | Zone | USDA: 3a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H1 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3 | | Care Level | medium | | Height | 45 - 60 cm (1.5 - 2 ft) | | Spread | 25 - 30 cm (10 - 12 in) | | Light | full sun to partial shade | | Soil Moisture | average to moist, well-drained | | Soil Type | clay to sandy | | Soil pH | acidic to alkaline | | | Description | Dodecatheon 'Aphrodite' (giant shooting star) bears bright pink blooms during late spring to early summer. The foliage is faded green in colour. | | Typical Uses | Accent, alpine or rock garden, border, cut flowers, edging, waterfront and woodland. | | |