Dodecatheon meadia also known as Shooting Star this plant blooms early in spring April To May under dappled sunlight. The flowers can range from purplish to white but are most commonly purplish and very fragrant. As mores shade occurs when the trees fill the plant fades out the 12″- 24″ stems that bear the seed pods remain to provide interest throughout the summer as the seeds ripen
Shooting Star
Habitat – Prairies, meadows, hillsides, open woods, rock outcrops.Family – Primulaceae
Bloom time – Early – Mid Spring
Shooting Star grows well in relatively adverse soils . It lends itself well to woodland environments. It does require some shade and a fair amount of moisture. In richer soil the growth will be more vigorous.
