Dodecatheon pulchellum (Dark-Throated Shooting Star)

Plant Description:

Dark-Throated Shooting Star, also known as Prairie Shooting Star, is a versatile and widespread flowering plant in the Primulaceae family. This species exhibits great variability and is native to western North America, ranging from Subarctic regions to Mexico. Its natural habitat includes xeric and desert environments, particularly in the Great Basin and Mojave Deserts.

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• Height: 1ft
• Width: 6inch

• Watering needs: Regular watering / Will die back to roots if left to dry out

• Sun needs: Part Shade

• Soil needs: Neutral-Acidic soil w/good drainage

• Bloom Time: April – August

• Portland Plant List (Backyard Habitat Certification): no

Landscape Use and Ecological Function:

The dark throated shooting star is essential for the prairie ecosystem, supporting biodiversity, and feeding and pollinating pollinators.Great for landscape design in woodland or rock gardens, along streams, or in shaded borders due to its love for moist, well-drained soil and partial shade.