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Pacific Starflower

Trientalis Latifolia

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Overview

Trientalis latifolia, known as Pacific Starflower, is a charming perennial native to western North America. Thriving in USDA zones 7-9, it prefers dappled shade and well-drained, acidic soils. This petite plant reaches a modest height of 4-12 inches, sporting delicate, seven-pointed white blooms from late spring to early summer. Its compact spread of 6-8 inches makes it ideal for understory groundcover, adding ethereal beauty to woodland-themed landscapes.

Sun Half, ShadeWater LowZones 5–9Type PerennialClimate Temperate
Pacific Starflower (Trientalis Latifolia) — the Pacific Starflower prefers the cool

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Low
USDA zones
5–9

Shape & size

Mature width
1–2 Ft.

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Primulaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Pacific Starflower (Trientalis Latifolia) — the plant produces captivating
Pacific Starflower (Trientalis Latifolia) — each composed of 5 to 9 delicate petals that extend about 0.5 to 1 inch in diameter
Pacific Starflower (Trientalis Latifolia) — though occasionally in pairs
Pacific Starflower (Trientalis Latifolia) — Thriving in USDA zones 7-9, it prefers dappled shade and well-drained, acidic soils
Pacific Starflower (Trientalis Latifolia) — atop the foliage.<br><br>For landscape design
Pacific Starflower (Trientalis Latifolia) — perennial for half or shade
Pacific Starflower (Trientalis Latifolia) — adding ethereal beauty to woodland-themed landscapes
Pacific Starflower (Trientalis Latifolia) — seven-pointed white blooms from late spring to early summer
Pacific Starflower (Trientalis Latifolia) — seven-pointed white blooms from late spring to early summer; pink flowers in the garden
Pacific Starflower (Trientalis Latifolia) — Thriving in USDA zones 7-9, it prefers dappled shade and well-drained, acidic soils; from late spring into early
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