Nodding flowers with swept-back petals resemble tiny shooting stars in spring meadows.
Quick Reference
- Bloom Season
- Apr to Jun
- USDA Zones
- 4-8
- Sun
- Part Sun or Part Shade
- Water
- Moderate - regular watering
- Mature Height
- 6-18"
- Bloom Colors
- PinkWhite
♣ Native Species✿ Pollinator Friendly
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About This Name
Dodecatheon meadia is the scientific name used by botanists, nurseries, and seed catalogs to identify Shooting Star unambiguously. The genus Dodecatheon places it within a specific plant family, and using the botanical name avoids the confusion that comes with regional common names. If you're shopping for Shooting Star, looking up plant care details, or comparing varieties, searching by Dodecatheon meadia will give you the most precise results.