Overview
Dodecatheon meadia Millard's clone is a clump forming alpine rockery in the genus Dodecatheon, part of the Primulaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Dodecatheon meadia Millard's clone grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, rock garden and underplanting of roses and shrubs.
About
Primula meadia, known by the common names shooting star, eastern shooting star, American cowslip, roosterheads, and prairie pointers is a species of flowering plant in the primula family Primulaceae. Also, the plant belongs to a group of herbaceous perennials.
About the genus
Primula sect. Dodecatheon is a section of herbaceous flowering plants in the family Primulaceae. Primula species in this section were formerly placed in a separate genus, Dodecatheon.
Wikipedia contributors, "Primula sect. Dodecatheon", CC BY-SA 4.0 — Primula sect. Dodecatheon
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Dodecatheon
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Dodecatheon meadia Millard's clone size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Alpine Rockery, Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Rock garden, Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Dodecatheon meadia Millard's clone
- Propagation
- Seed, Division in spring
- Pest resistance
- Slugs and snails
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Dodecatheon meadia Millard's clone?
Dodecatheon meadia Millard's clone prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Dodecatheon meadia Millard's clone need?
Dodecatheon meadia Millard's clone is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Dodecatheon meadia Millard's clone hardy in the UK?
Dodecatheon meadia Millard's clone has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Dodecatheon meadia Millard's clone?
Seed, Division in spring.
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