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Dodecatheon meadia, commonly called shooting star, is a much beloved, native wildflower that is indigenous to much of the eastern United States and typically occurs in open woods and glades, rocky wooded slopes, bluff ledges, meadows and prairies. From each basal rosette of lance-shaped leaves come 1-4 sturdy, leafless, center flower scapes rising to 20″ tall. Each flower has five swept-back petals and a cluster of yellow stamens converging to a point, thus giving the flower the appearance of a shooting star plummeting to earth. Flower colors are quite variable, ranging from white to pink to light purple. Blooms in late spring. (Courtesy of Missouri Botanical Gardens Plant Finder)
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Best grown in evenly moist, humusy, well-drained soil in part shade. Will tolerate a range of sun conditions including full shade and full sun as long as evenly moist, well-draining soils are provided. Avoid poorly-drained, wet soils, particularly in winter. Slow and difficult to grow from seed. (Courtesy of Missouri Botanical Gardens Plant Finder)
| Common Name | Shooting Stars |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Dodecatheon meadia |
| Container/Amount | 1 gallon |
| Evergreen or Deciduous | Deciduous |
| Hardiness Zone | 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b |
| Growth Rate | Average |
| Light Requirements | Part-shade |
| Height | 9-18" |
| Width | 9-18" |
| Soil Condition | well drained |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Blooming Period | Spring |
| Flower Color | Pink to Purple |
| Fragrance | No |
| Foliage Color | green |
| Deer Resistant | No |
