158-012 Dodecatheon hendersonii ( Mosquito bills ) |
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Dodecatheon are underused ephemerals for meadow or woodland gardens. The common name of this one describes the pointed styles which emerge out of the tip of the shooting-star flowers making it resemble, in shape only, the dreaded mosquito. This California native would not be out of place in a rock garden or the front of a herbaceous border. The plant goes summer dormant so do not worry if it should take a hiatus. The leaves are fleshy, dark green and somewhat spoon shaped. Spring 16 in. x 10 in. Violet Pink flowers Sun, Part Shade Zones 5-8 |
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