Common
name: Shooting Star
Latin name: Dodecatheon pulchellum
Annual/Perennial: Perennial
Flowers: April to July
Flower size: 1" to 1 1/4"
Found in: Foothills to Supalpine
Height: 14" - 16"
Invasive: No
Native species: No Useful in garden: Yes
Image taken: Near summit of Guanella Pass
Pictured
Wildflower: Shooting Star Dodecatheon
pulchellum
Wildflower
Field notes: Shooting Stars are quite common but difficult to
locate due to their small size. Usually their found growing in
large groups in cool, partially shady areas near a water source.
Shooting Stars make an excellent addition to the wildflower
garden. Your local garden center should have domesticated
varieties available.
