Lilac Shooting Star has unusual, recurved petals in electric hues of lilac make Dodecatheon look like the shooting stars of their common name. They are virtually pest and disease free – if sited properly, will gradually spread and colonize from self-seeding and are a cheery addition to the woodland or rock garden.
Details
Botanical Name
Dodecatheon meadia 'Lilac'
Common Name
Lilac Shooting Star
Hardiness Zone
- 4
Appearance
Max Height
2 feet
Max Spread
12 inches
Plant Form
Foliage Colour
- Green
Fall Colour
Flower Colour
- Lilac
Edible
Edible Component
Edible Harvest Period
Edible Use
Fruit Colour
Growing
Flowering Period
Late Spring to Early Summer
Moisture
Average to Moist
Sunlight
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Maintenance
Low
Deer Resistance
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