Giant Shooting StarDodecatheon 'Aphrodite' Height: 45-60 cm Width: 25-30 cm Zone: 3 Exposure: Sun to part shade Bloom time: Spring to early Summer Deer and rabbit resistant An outstanding hybrid selection of a native North American wildflower. This forms a low rosette of rounded leaves, bearing upright stems of bright magenta-pink flowers with a yellow centre. Flowers are easily twice the size of other selections, with flared-back petals that give each blossom a star-like or rocket ship appearance. Prefers a moist to wet site. This will go dormant and disappear by mid summer, so do not disturb the area. Excellent for a bog or waterside planting, but adaptable to rich border conditions or the woodland garden. Excellent cut flower. Photo and description courtesy of Heritage Perennials 9cm Pot
