Shooting star (Dodecatheon)

Shooting star

Also known as: Mad Violets, American cowslip

Found throughout much of North America, shooting star are flowering plants that produce attractive nodding flowers borne on tall stems. In nature, they can be found in wet habitats such as moist meadows and valleys. Closely related to primroses (Primula spp.), these perennials are often cultivated as ornamental plants.

Scientific classification

Genus

Shooting star (Dodecatheon)

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Perennial

Lifespan

0 - 32 ℃

Ideal Temperature

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Species

Pretty Shooting Star Shooting star Henderson's shootingstar White shootingstar Dodecatheon conjugens Western arctic shootingstar Mosquito bills Dodecatheon pulchellum subsp. pauciflorum Scented shootingstar Tundra shootingstar Dodecatheon clevelandii subsp. clevelandii Dodecatheon jeffreyanum subsp. jeffreyanum

Care Guide for Shooting star

Every week

Water

Partial sun

Sunlight

0 - 32 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Garden Soil

Soil Type

Water: Shooting star thrives in moist meadows, requiring consistent moisture without waterlogging. Water weekly to mimic natural conditions. Preferring cooler climates, it is typically grown outdoors. Mulching is beneficial for moisture retention and temperature stabilization.

Propagation: Shooting star propagates via seed or division. Key requirements include mimicking natural stratification, providing ample light without direct sunlight, and using well-draining, moist soil. Propagation is moderately difficult; seeds need four to six weeks of stratification, while divisions should be made in spring or fall.

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