Dodecatheon hendersonii

Sailor Caps, Mosquito Bills, Foothill Shooting Star, Henderson's Shooting Star, Woodland Shooting Star

Family: Primulaceae Primrose


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 5A - 7B
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Pink, purple
Bloom time Early Summer
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Rock garden, woodland garden
Height 12" to 18" / 30cm to 45cm
Spread 9" to 12" / 25cm to 30cm
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil type Loamy
Form Upright or erect
Attributes and features Native to North America