giant American cowslip

How to Grow and Care for giant American cowslip

giant American cowslip · Dodecatheon jeffreyi
Also known as: sierra shooting star

Grow in moist but well-drained, humus rich soil in sun or part shade. Needs plenty of moisture while in growth; ideal for planting in a woodland or near a pond or stream

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing giant American cowslip

giant American cowslip
Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

Grow in moist but well-drained, humus rich soil in sun or part shade. Needs plenty of moisture while in growth; ideal for planting in a woodland or near a pond or stream

How to Water giant American cowslip?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for giant American cowslip?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for giant American cowslip?

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What Soil Is Best for giant American cowslip?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for giant American cowslip?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize giant American cowslip?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune giant American cowslip?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate giant American cowslip?

Propagate by seed, sown in pots in an open frame as soon as ripe, or by division in spring. Seed needs exposure to cold before it will germinate

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How to Transplant giant American cowslip?

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How to Care for giant American cowslip in Winter?

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How to Plant giant American cowslip?

Grow in moist but well-drained, humus rich soil in sun or part shade. Needs plenty of moisture while in growth; ideal for planting in a woodland or near a pond or stream

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How to Repot giant American cowslip?

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How to Harvest giant American cowslip?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and snails on young growth

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The Toxicity of giant American cowslip

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Attributes of giant American cowslip

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial · Alpine Rockery
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitClump forming
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Scientific Classification

Species
Dodecatheon jeffreyi
Genus
Dodecatheon
Family
Primulaceae
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