Dark Throat Shooting Star | Dodecatheon pulchellum
Charming herbaceous perennial boasting brilliant magenta flowers. Unusual swept-back flowers with a yellow ring around their base, from which 5 stamens join to form a downward-pointing beak. Blooms late spring to early summer.
Plant Details
Habitats | Wet Prairie, Upland Prairie and Savanna |
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Mature Height | 12-18" |
Shade Preference | full sun, part shade |
Soil Tolerance | Humus-rich, moist, well-drained soils. Avoid poorly-drained wet soils, especially in winter. |
Special Uses | beds and borders, woodland gardens |