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Dodecatheon- (Shooting Star)
Dodecatheon meadia |
A plant for a moist shady spot - often grown with Primulas as they
boh thrive under the same conditions. The common name comes from the shape
of the flowers - the petals are swept backwards, revealing the anthers. The
Cyclamen-like blooms are borne in clusters on top of an upright stalk.
Eye-catching in summer when the flowers are present, but in winter the leaves
die down.
VARIETIES:
The most popular species is
D.
meadia (American Clowslip), but it is not the best one for the rock garden.
Basic details are height 1-1/2 ft., spread 1-1/2 ft., flowering period June-July.
The usual color is rose-purple, but a white variety
(album) is available. A better choice is
D.
pulchellum, also sold as
D.
pauciflorum and
D.
radicatum. The foliage is neater, the flower-stalks shorter and the fine crimson
variety
('Red
Wings') grows only 8 in. high. At the mouth of the flower there is a group
of pruple
stamens.
SITE
& SOIL:
Requires a moist but well-drained spot - thrives best in light
shade.
PROPAGATION:
Sow seeds under glass or divide clumps in spring.
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