Shooting star flower Dodecatheon meadia seeds for planting in shaded garden beds or natural wildflower spaces

Bring natural woodland beauty to your garden with Dodecatheon Meadia Seeds, also known as Shooting Star. This graceful perennial produces delicate pink to lavender blooms that resemble tiny shooting stars, ideal for shaded gardens, woodland areas, and natural wildflower spaces.

Perfect for pollinator-friendly landscapes, Dodecatheon meadia adds early-season color and thrives in cool, moist environments.

Features

• Unique perennial wildflower with star-shaped blooms
• Thrives in partial shade with moist, well-drained soil
• Ideal for shaded gardens, wildflower meadows, and naturalized landscapes
• Early spring to summer flowering period
• Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies
• Low-maintenance and hardy once established

Specifications

• Botanical Name: Dodecatheon meadia
• Type: Perennial
• Flower Color: Pink to Lavender
• Light Requirements: Partial Shade to Dappled Sun
• Soil Type: Moist, well-drained soil
• Bloom Season: Spring to Early Summer
• Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 4–8
• Plant Height: 10–18 inches
• Plant Spread: 6–12 inches
• Germination Time: 21–30 days
• Planting Depth: Surface-sow or cover lightly with fine soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate to high; prefers moist soil
• Ideal Growing Season: Fall or early spring sowing
• Maintenance: Minimal; allow foliage to die back naturally after blooming

Planting Guide

1. Sow seeds in fall or early spring directly into moist, shaded soil.
2. Lightly press seeds into the soil surface without deep covering.
3. Keep soil consistently moist until germination occurs (21–30 days).
4. Transplant seedlings to a shaded or woodland garden area if started indoors.
5. Allow natural dieback after flowering to encourage perennial regrowth.