Shooting Star
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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
Spring Shipping:
Orders are shipped within 7-10 business days. We will email you if there are expected delays.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
