lavender shooting star plant Shooting Star

lavender shooting star plant Shooting StarDodecatheon meadia Common names include Eastern Shooting Star, American Cowslip, Roosterheads, and Prairie Pointers. A spring blooming perennial native to forests and prairies across the eastern half of the United States. Its flowers vary in coloration and can be white, pink, lavender, or magenta. Southern populations tend to have lighter flowers, while northern populations tend to have darker flowers. Can become very robust with a few dozen flowers

Dodecatheon meadia

Common names include Eastern Shooting Star, American Cowslip, Roosterheads, and Prairie Pointers.

A spring blooming perennial native to forests and prairies across the eastern half of the United States. Its flowers vary in coloration and can be white, pink, lavender, or magenta. Southern populations tend to have lighter flowers, while northern populations tend to have darker flowers. Can become very robust with a few dozen flowers coming out of each plant, especially in moist, rich soils. They are true spring ephemeral of the prairie; they are completely done with their season and go dormant by mid summer.

Best grown in shady areas in a native plant or wildflower garden, woodland garden, rock garden or naturalized area. 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.

Height: 6"-1.5’
Spread: 1’
Bloom: March-May
Light: Part Shade
Water: Medium-High
Zone: 4-8
Origin: Texas, U.S.

Synonyms: Primula meadia