Dodecatheons, or American Cowslips, are hardy perennial free flowering plants native to western America and belonging to the Primrose family, Primulaceae. They form leathery rosettes of leaves growing low to the ground and sprout stalks from the center from which grow clusters of star shaped blooms. They make excellent rock garden or woodland plants. The prefer moist, rich well drained soil in a shaded or partially shaded location.

Propagation is done by digging and separating existing plants or by sowing seeds. Seeds should be sown in pots, trays or a bed prepared with a soiless seed starting medium (1 part sphagnum peat moss to 1 part sand is fine). Sow the seed and cover lightly. Maintain temperature at about 40F for 4 weeks, then increase the temperature to 70F. Keep the medium moist, but not soggy. When seedlings reach 2 inches in height, transplant to larger containers or, if outdoor temperatures remain above 55F, you may set the transplants in an outdoor prepared area

  Goliath - Dodecatheon media - Green leaves and super large rosy lilac blooms. This variety also does well in full sun. Full shade to full sun. Height: 12 inches Hardy to -30F (-34.4C)

#5756   Packet   $3.50   Approximately 50 seeds

  Rotlicht - Dodecatheon tetrandrum - Very large bright red blooms. Full or partial shade. Height: 12 inches Hardy to -30F (-34.4C)

#5755   Packet   $4.50   Approximately 50 seeds

  Shooting Star - Dodecatheon media - Green leaves and blush pink blooms. This variety also does well in full sun. Full shade to full sun. Height: 12 inches Hardy to -30F (-34.4C)

#5754   Packet   $4.50   Approximately 50 seeds

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