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Dodecatheon Frigidum
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Dodecatheon Frigidum

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From clumps of attractive foliage arise strong, dark purple stems bearing magenta pink flowers with the stamens being prominently dark purple. This dwarf plant is the most northernmost species in the genus, and is found in alpine and tundra meadows from northern British Columbia, southern Northwest Territories (Mackenzie District), and northwestern Saskatchewan, the Yukon and most of Alaska.

Common name
Frigid Shooting Star, Western Arctic Shootingstar
Family
Primulaceae
Height
15 cm - 20 cm
Light level
Partial shade
Growth habit
Herbaceous
Hardiness rating
H4
Pollinator-friendly
Yes
Moisture
Moisture retentive
Region of origin
Arctic Regions
Colour
Purple

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