Californian Cyclamen, Henderson's Shooting Star, Sailor Caps, Mosquito Bills, Broad-Leaved Shooting Star
Dodecatheon hendersonii (Californian Cyclamen) is a sturdy herbaceous perennial boasting umbels of 3-17 nodding, pale to deep magenta-pink flowers, 1 in. long (2 cm), resembling cyclamen blooms. Each flower has 4-5 swept-back petals and a cluster of prominent dark stamens that appear like wind-blown umbrellas. Blooming from mid-spring to early summer, the charming blossoms are borne on upright, leafless, flower scapes that rise from a basal rosette of kidney-shaped, deep green leaves. The entire plant dies down when summer arrives. Dodecatheon hendersonii is one of the most beautiful spring wildflowers. A colony of these plants in bloom is a sight to behold. A delightful addition to any garden.
| Hardiness |
5 - 7 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
5 - 7 |
| Climate Zones | 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Primulaceae |
| Genus | Dodecatheon |
| Common names | Shooting Star |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid, Late) |
| Height |
10" - 1' (25cm - 30cm) |
| Spread |
2" - 3" (5cm - 8cm) |
| Spacing | 3" (8cm) |
| Maintenance | Average |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Native Plants | California, United States, Pacific Northwest, Oregon, Washington |
| Tolerance | Clay Soil |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs |
| Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow, City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Gravel and Rock Garden |
| Hardiness |
5 - 7 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
5 - 7 |
| Climate Zones | 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Primulaceae |
| Genus | Dodecatheon |
| Common names | Shooting Star |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid, Late) |
| Height |
10" - 1' (25cm - 30cm) |
| Spread |
2" - 3" (5cm - 8cm) |
| Spacing | 3" (8cm) |
| Maintenance | Average |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Native Plants | California, United States, Pacific Northwest, Oregon, Washington |
| Tolerance | Clay Soil |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs |
| Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow, City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Gravel and Rock Garden |
How many Dodecatheon hendersonii (Californian Cyclamen) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Dodecatheon hendersonii (Californian Cyclamen) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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