Shooting Star Primrose
Dodecatheon meadia
Family: Primulaceae
Shooting Star Primrose grows in partial sun and prefers moist, well-drained loam. Water needs: Moderate.
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How to Grow Shooting Star Primrose
Shooting Star Primrose growing information includes sunlight requirements of Partial sun, soil conditions listed as Moist, well-drained loam with a soil pH of 5.5-7.0, and Moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 4-8. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Shooting Star Primrose as 30-90 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow. Days to maturity are listed as 150-240 days.
Plant Overview
Shooting Star Primrose (Dodecatheon meadia) is listed in the Primulaceae family and categorized as a flower with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Difficult.
- Plant ID
- PLT-4037
- Family
- Primulaceae
- Plant type
- Flower
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Difficult
Growing Conditions
Shooting Star Primrose is listed for partial sun conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate. The database soil reference is Moist, well-drained loam. The listed soil pH range is 5.5-7.0, and the listed hardiness range is 4-8.
- Hardiness zones
- 4-8
- Sunlight
- Partial sun
- Soil
- Moist, well-drained loam
- Soil pH
- 5.5-7.0
- Water needs
- Moderate
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 30-90 days and the seed depth is Surface sow. The listed time to maturity is 150-240 days. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 30-90 days
- Seed depth
- Surface sow
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 150-240 days
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.