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Dodecatheon Meadia

Common name: Shooting Star, American cowslip

Known as the 'Shooting Star' because of its flower shape, this is a charming perennial wildflower.

-10 to -15°C

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9cm Pots

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In Greek, the word Dodeca means twelve and Theos means God. It is said that this flower was named in ancient Rome by Pliny as he believed it to be under the care of the 'twelve superior gods'. Easier to understand, just by looking is probably the common name Shooting Star, as each individual flower has a perfect point and reflexed petals. The flowers appear from April to June, are great for cutting and are followed by narrow oval fruit. Prefers moist soil in full or part shade. Height 30-40cm (12-16"). Spread 25cm (10"). Hardy perennial.

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Latin Name	Dodecatheon Meadia 9cm pot
Common Name	Shooting Star, American cowslip
Hardiness	H5 (-10 to -15°C)
Colour	Pink
Format	9cm Pots
Position	Full-Shade, Part-Shade, Part-Sun
Foliage	Deciduous
Height in Maturity (m)	0.45 m
Spread in Maturity (m)	0.30
AGM	Yes
Soil Conditions	Chalk Clay Loam Sand
Soil Acidity	Acid Alkaline Neutral
Aspect	East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
Good for pots	Yes
Good for Rockeries	Yes