Shooting Star
This particular species of Shooting Star is a type of wildflower native to Missouri. Indigenous to much of the eastern United States, the plant typically grows in open woods and glades, rocky wooded slopes, bluff ledges, meadows and prairies.
Plant Description
This particular species of Shooting Star is a type of wildflower native to Missouri. Indigenous to much of the eastern United States, the plant typically grows in open woods and glades, rocky wooded slopes, bluff ledges, meadows and prairies. It features basal rosettes of lance-shaped leaves from which sprout 1 to 4 center flowers that grow as high as 20 inches. The flowers range in color from white to pink to light purple and appear in late spring.
Light Needs:
Partial shade to full shade
Watering Needs:
Medium watering
Average Landscape Size:
Growth Height: 8 to 18”
Growth Width: 8” to 12”
Key Feature:
Flowers in summer
Blooms:
Mid early summer - early fall
Landscape Uses:
Containers, edging, groundcover, border, erosion control
Plant Type:
Perennial
Evergreen/Deciduous:
Evergreen
Foliage Color:
Green
Flower Color:
White, pink, and purple
Blooms:
Spring
Climate Zones:
4-8
Average Size:
12” to 15” high and wide
Growth Rate:
Medium
Instructions:
Grows in average, well-drained, medium moist soil in partial shade to full shade. Moist, humus-y soils in partial shade is preferable. Poorly-drained, wet soils should be avoided, especially in the winter. Shooting Star tends to be difficult and slow to grow from seed.
Water:Medium watering
Sunlight:Partial shade to full shade
Special Uses
- Deer Resistant
- Native to Canada
- Cut Flowers
- Fragrant
- Rock Garden
- Edible
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