Dodecatheon pulchellum (Dark-throat shooting star)

Cultivation

Grown in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in partial shade. Will grow in full sun if the soil remains consistently moist in the growing season. Dies back in summer after flowering. Needs ample moisture in growth and dry conditions in dormancy. Avoid waterlogged conditions, especially in winter. Suitable for growing in a woodland setting or alongside a pond or stream. May bloom later when grown at higher elevations. Hardy to 3,300m (11,000').

Suggested uses

Rock, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, City, Underplanting, Woodland, Alpine house

UK hardiness

H5

USDA zones

Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7

Sunset zone

7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Low
Central Valley = Low
South Coastal = Very Low
South Inland = Very Low
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Erect flower stem, Rosette

Native to

Western North America

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic