| | | Family | Primulaceae | | Plant Type | herbaceous perennial | | Zone | USDA: 4a - 8b RHS: H EGF: H1 - H4 Australia: 1 - 2 | | Care Level | medium | | Height | 20 - 45 cm (8 - 18 in) | | Spread | 20 - 30 cm (8 - 12 in) | | Light | partial shade to shade | | Soil Moisture | average, well-drained | | Soil Type | clay to sandy | | Soil pH | acidic to alkaline | | | Description | Dodecatheon meadia (shooting star) bears showy and pale pink blossoms during late spring. This herbaceous perennial has greyish green foliage. | | Typical Uses | Accent, alpine or rock garden, border, cut flowers, edging, waterfront, wild flower and woodland. | | |