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Dodecatheon amethystinum
Dodecatheon amethystinum (Fassett) Fassett
Amethyst Shootingstar, Jeweled Shootingstar
Primulaceae (Primrose Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: DOAM
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
An 8-16 in. flower stalk rises over a basal rosette of leaves. At the top, the flower stalk divides into numerous branches, each ending in a rose-crimson flower. The five petals diverge backward to form a shooting star.
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Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Pink , PurpleBloom Time: May
Distribution
USA: IA , IL , MN , MO , PA , WI , WVNative Distribution: Lower Susquehanna & Schuylkill R. valleys in e. PA; n. WV; & driftless areas of WI, MN, IL & IA
Native Habitat: Damp, calcereous cliffs & banks along streams
Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: Part ShadeSoil Moisture: Moist
Soil Description: Mesic, limey soils
Conditions Comments: Not Available
Value to Beneficial Insects
Special Value to Bumble BeesThis information was provided by the Pollinator Program at The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation.
Propagation
Description: Best propagated by division. Dig mature crowns in July, when dormant, then divide and replant. Very fine seed germinates, but seedlings grow very slowly.Seed Collection: Not Available
Seed Treatment: Moist or dry stratification, or fresh seed
Commercially Avail: yes
Find Seed or Plants
Find seed sources for this species at the Native Seed Network.
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Native Seed Network - Corvallis, OR
Mt. Cuba Center - Hockessin, DE
Additional resources
USDA: Find Dodecatheon amethystinum in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Dodecatheon amethystinum in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Dodecatheon amethystinum
Metadata
Record Modified: 2007-01-01Research By: TWC Staff