Dodecatheon pulchellum '~Species'
Dark Throat Shooting Star, Western Shooting Star
Family: Primulaceae Primrose
| Type | Perennial |
| USDA Hardiness range | 5A - 7B |
| Exposure | Full shade to partial shade or partial sun |
| Bloom color | Purple |
| Bloom time | Mid Spring to Mid Summer |
| Water needs | Moist |
| Landscape uses | Border, container, rock garden, woodland garden |
| Height | 4" to 12" / 10cm to 30cm |
| Spread | n/a |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Leaf color | Green |
| Fruit color | n/a |
| Soil pH requirements | Slightly alkaline |
| Soil type | Sandy, loamy |
| Form | Rounded, upright or erect |
| Attributes and features | Native to North America, naturalizing |