Darkthroat 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.
| Habitat | 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 |
