Unknown plant

Unknown plant

Asked on 4 Jun, 2008

Can anyone help me to identify this plant in my garden. It is approximately 12 inches (30cm) tall with lovely pink flowers that are not in full bloom yet.

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Spritzhenry

4 Jun, 2008

Looks like Dodecatheon maedia to me - Mine flowered recently but is now over. Have a look at my 'site' and you will find it. It's on page 10, top row.

Blooms

4 Jun, 2008

Looks like that to me too. The flowering period here is June -July. It is also known as American Cowslip. It can grow to 1 - 11/2 feet. So Pretty. Barb

Modestmoose

4 Jun, 2008

Thank you both so much.I had a look at your garden photo Spritzhenry and I agree that it does look like the Dodecatheon (shooting star). I live at 4000ft in elevation so everything is substantially later here. My tulips just started blooming!