Shooting Star Plant

Shooting Star Plant 3 For $12.99

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Bloom Season
Spring,
Bloom Color
White, Purple/Lavender, Pink,
Bloom Color
White, Purple/Lavender, Pink,
Bloom Color
White, Purple/Lavender, Pink,
Height At Maturity
Under 3 Feet
Categories
Perennials
Zone
4-8,
grow-zone
Planting Zones 4-8
Ships
Year Round
Exposure
Sun And Shade, Full Sun,
Exposure
Sun And Shade, Full Sun,
Usage
Flower Gardens And Beds,
Category discount
$12.99
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Shooting Star Plant

Shooting Star Plant, Dodecatheon meadia is a famous herbaceous perennial known as a shooting star that grows in late spring and early summer. Native to North America or the Eastern United States, low elevation areas are usually favorable for cultivation. The wildflower usually grows among woodland plants on rocky wooded slopes, bluff ledges, glades, meadows, grasslands, etc. Such perennials propagate 1 to 2 feet tall.

The same goes for horizontal spread. The member of the primrose family prefers to grow in moist or well-drained soil. The soil types include loam, clay, sand, and chalk requiring total sun exposure or part shade for efficient plant growth, while the PH varies from acidic to alkaline.

The blossoms arise from the rosette of lance-shaped leaves, primarily light pink, white to bright pink, and purple colors are some variable ranges. The flower scapes are 18 inches long, bearing an umbel of 8-30 nodding leafless flowers, with each 1 inch long has five reflexed petals with a cluster of yellow stamens uniting downward at a single point that looks like a shooting star falling on earth.

The deciduous plant exhibits no bloom in the early days, like the 1st year, as it requires development initially, while the growth in the third year or after seems to be at the peak. To obtain the most exemplary flower display, cutting stems in early spring seems preferable. The average water supply is essential for optimum growth rate. These perennials undergo dormancy while summers and viably escape drought conditions. The cultivars require no fertilizers as they are genetically adaptable to native soils ensuring considerable extension. However, the addition of compost can bring successful results in poor soil.

Dormancy facilitates the division and seems the right time to dig up the corms and divide. We are leaving the space of 1 inch among them while planting impacts positively. 

Shooting Star Plant is appealing in ornamental gardens when placed near borders and beds, complimenting other blossoms.

They propagate through seeds that need moisture and attract bees and pollinators with vibrant petals. Moderate spring temperatures and humidity in the form of rainfall favor the flourishing of fruits. Some insects, caterpillars, and larvas may appear to feed on the plant.

Removing old plant debris from time to time is a good step to secure the growing parts from any disease at the time of establishment. These plant species need protection from deer and elk in early spring as they feed on shoots. It is an evergreen plant of merit and a great nectar source for bumblebees.

Shooting Star Plantar available online at Tn Nursery

 

 

Reviews (5)

  • 4
    SHOOTING STAR PLANT

    Posted by Laura Smith on Jan 23, 2022

    Its white flowers highlights in springtime. The best in pathways.

  • 5
    Shooting star bare root

    Posted by Larry Esposito on Feb 11, 2022

    bare root doing very well. leaves are forming nicely.

  • 5
    SHOOTING STAR PLANT

    Posted by Jack Reed on Jan 12, 2022

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

  • 5
    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.

  • 5
    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.

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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.

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