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Shooting Star

Dodecatheon meadia, Primulaceae

Zones
4–8
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Slow

Guild Roles

Pollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)

Water

Moderate

Soil pH

5.5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Columbine Meadow RueThalictrum aquilegiifolium
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
HarebellCampanula rotundifolia
Pollinator SharingShade Provision
Feather Reed GrassCalamagrostis x acutiflora
Wind ProtectionShade Provision

Antagonistic Plants

Oxeye DaisyLeucanthemum vulgare

Invasive oxeye daisy suppresses native shooting star through aggressive spreading and chemical inhibition

Uses

Functions

Pollinator Support

Common Questions

What zones does Shooting Star grow in?

Shooting Star grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Shooting Star?

Good companions for Shooting Star include Columbine Meadow Rue, Harebell, Feather Reed Grass.

Design guilds with Shooting Star and see companion relationships visually.

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