Common
name: "Shooting Star"
Latin name: Dodecatheon meadia
Native
to: Western USA
Zone: 4 - 7
Winter hardy: Yes
Water depth: Bog plant
Flowers: Yes, May - June
Height: 12"
Spread: 6"
Pests: Slugs
Sunshine:
Pictured: Dodecatheon
meadia
Photo:
Missouri Botanic Gardens
Cultural
information: "Shooting Star" produces
purple Cyclamen like flowers that are held high above the plant.
Their unique flowers are excellent for cutting. Plants usually go
dormant when the summer heats up. Plant in full sun in fertile
boggy or moist soils.
For an alternative with White flowers... try Dodecatheon
dentatum.
