dark-throat shooting star
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An herbaceous perennial to 30cm in height, with a rosette of lance-shaped leaves to 20cm in length, and umbels of deep cerise to rosy-purple flowers 2cm in length
Scientific classification
- Species
- dark-throat shooting star (Dodecatheon pulchellum)
- Genus
- Dodecatheon
- Family
- Primulaceae
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- Toxicity
- Alpine Rockery · Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full shade · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of dark-throat shooting star
Distribution map
Western Northern America to Mexico
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of dark-throat shooting star
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dark-throat shooting star care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full shade · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed in pots in an open frame as soon as seed is ripe; seed needs exposure to cold before it will germinate or propagate by division in spring
Growing
GrowingGrow in a moist but well-drained, humus-rich soil in shade. Suitable for woodland or rock garden
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
May be damaged by slugs and snails
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