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Dodecatheon meadia

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.