Shooting Star (Dodecatheon meadia)

Shooting star: Dodecatheon meadia, also called a shooting star or Eastern shooting star, is a herbaceous perennial wildflower. The plant is native to the United States, found in the wild in forest clearings, along the edges of woods, or in sunny clearings.

This plant enjoys partial sunshine but tolerates a few hours of full sun daily. This plant is not particular about soil quality. Instead, it requires moisture and woody materials. Amend the soil with peat moss, shredded leaves, or hardwood mulch. Once you plant it, the roots establish, and you will do little else other than basic plant care to help the shooting star.

It adds lovely greenery to any partially sunny location in your landscape. It blossoms in the early spring and then has beautiful foliage until it goes dormant in the late summer.

The Unique Appearance of Shooting Star Flowers

The shooting star plant takes its name from the lovely but unusual appearance of the flower.

A shooting star plant is on the smaller side, measuring about two feet high and two feet wide. Still, it makes an impactful statement in your garden, especially when the flowers bloom in early spring.

The plant grows from a compact root system, with whorls of leaves forming low on the plant. The leaves are green and often have attractive red mottling. Each leaf can be relatively large, getting as big as eight inches long, and forms in seven lobes. A single, unbranched, leafless stem grows and bears the flowers.

Shooting star flowers grow in clusters atop the stem, with four or five petals each. This flower displays four to five petals. The petals are two to three-inch, elongated, pure white, and arranged in a cone shape that points down. Besides that, the flower's center (stamen) also points downward. The flowers appear suspended, creating the appearance of a shooting star.

Where to Plant Dodecatheon meadia

The shooting star plant will grow in moderate heat conditions and needs moist, well-drained soil and partial sun. While it does tolerate short dry spells, you'll need to water it during an extended drought.

You can use this plant in the middle of a garden border, in a natural area or rock garden, or in any flower bed that needs a touch of life in the early springtime.

Order Your Shooting Star Plants From TN Nursery

When you order your shooting stars from TN Nursery, you will receive robust, fresh bare-root plants. Order today.

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Shooting star

Posted by Jiarui Ge on Sep 07, 2022

Planted in pots when I received the roots last Thursday right away. Already showing new growth, what should I do about winterization?
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Shooting star bare root

Posted by Larry Esposito on Feb 11, 2022

bare root doing very well. leaves are forming nicely.
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SHOOTING STAR PLANT

Posted by Laura Smith on Jan 23, 2022

Its white flowers highlights in springtime. The best in pathways.
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SHOOTING STAR PLANT

Posted by Jack Reed on Jan 12, 2022

Satisfied. Plants Received are healthy, very excited to See my plant grow i
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SHOOTING STAR PLANT

Posted by Mark Petersen on Jan 09, 2022

I am glad springtime is almost here. I will be able to witness how this plants flourish. I got this variety from the Tn nursery. Thank you so much. I did the right choice.
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SHOOTING STAR PLANT

Posted by Mark on Jan 08, 2022

Few months to go and I will soon witness these plant dancing in my garden. I just received all my orders yesterday and getting ready to have it in my plots. Thank you TN nursery for accommodating my short notice orders.

Shipping Information

We dig fresh our plants and ship immediately. We ship US Mail, Priority shipping. You will receive a tracking number once your plants ship. All plants will be fine in their packages for up to 3 days after receiving.

How We Protect Your Plants For Transit

We sell only bare root plants. We dip the roots in tera-sorb silicone gel to retain ample moisture for transit and surround with plastic. This is superior protection for plants in transit for up to 12 days.

Upon Receipt Of Your Plants

Open your plants and inspect the same day received. We offer 3 days to report any problems with your order. Bare root plants need to be planted within 2-3 days of receiving unless weather-related problems prohibit planting. Store in a cool place and keep roots moist and covered with plastic until they can be planted. Water for the first week daily after planting.