Dark Throat Shooting Star | Primula pauciflora (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 |
|---|---|
| Phenology | Perennial; flowering May-August |
| 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 | Good species to place in garden beds and on borders. Also a great woodland garden species. |
