Color:

Shooting Star

Dodecatheon meadia

Perennial

Primrose Family

Distinctive flowers with swept-back petals resembling shooting stars or rockets. Woodland wildflower. Unique form. Symbol of aspiration. Delicate spring ephemeral.

Bloom Season

Spring

Habitat

Temperate

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Perfect For

Wedding

Care & Vase Life

Stays fresh for 5 to 7 days

when properly cared for

Cut when flowers are open but still fresh

Use cool water and keep in shade

Handle delicate reflexed petals carefully

Best displayed in small, low arrangements

Extremely delicate

Very short vase life 2-3 days

Keep very cold

Better enjoyed growing

Fragrance Profile

No Scent

Shooting Star has no fragrance

Fun Facts

The reflexed petals and pointed stamens resemble a shooting star or rocket

Related to primroses despite the different appearance

Native Americans used them medicinally for sore eyes and earaches

Bumblebees pollinate them by vibrating at a specific frequency

Origin & History

Native to North America

Native to meadows and prairies of North America, shooting stars were admired by Lewis and Clark during their expedition. The unique flower form, with petals swept back like flames, gives them their common name. They remain rare in cultivation, making wild sightings a special spring treat.