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Shooting Star

Dodecatheon meadia

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ZONES  4-8 | Good to grow! Zone
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Shooting Star is a hardy wildflower native to North America with striking blooms that appear in late spring. Delicate, dart-like blossoms with peeled-back petals dangle from tall stems and vary in shades of white (most common) and pink (less common). Two colorful bands of deep purple and golden yellow circle the base of each flower. A simply exceptional addtion to shady spots. PPAF (Dodecatheon meadia)

Shooting Star

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Description

It's easy to see how this wildflower got its common name. The flowers are arrayed on a tall stem, they are star shaped, and they're pointed straight down. The whole plant is handsome, with flowers ranging from white to pink to even a dark purple, and its dependably perennial, even in the coldest climates.

Growing Shooting Stars: This plant is so popular, and has been gathered so widely, it is now on the protected list in several states. Its happy in deciduous shade, but not too close to trees. Give it plenty of moisture, and if your soil is very acid, this species will appreciate a little dolomitic lime in the fall.

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Advantages
  • Bee Friendly
  • Native
  • Small Spaces
Light Requirements
  • Full Shade
  • Half Sun / Half Shade
Bloom Time
Late spring to early summer

Additional information

Planting Time
  • Spring / Summer
Soil Moisture
  • Average
  • Moist / Wet
Soil Type
  • Loamy Soil
  • Well-Drained Soil
Flower Size
1" flowers
Mature Height
10-12" tall
Mature Spread
10-12" wide
Planting Depth
The top of the root should be 1" below the soil surface
Growing Zones
  • Zone 4
  • Zone 5
  • Zone 6
  • Zone 7
  • Zone 8
Ideal Region
  • Midwest
  • Northeast
  • Southeast
Neonicotinoid Free
Yes
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