Dodecatheon meadia Seeds - 100 Midland Shooting Star Native Wildflower Seeds

Dodecatheon meadia, commonly known as Midland Shooting Star, is a charming native wildflower that brings a unique touch to gardens and naturalized areas. Its distinctive nodding flowers, with swept-back petals in shades of white to pinkish-purple, resemble shooting stars and bloom in spring, attracting pollinators such as bees and hummingbirds. This perennial is well-suited for woodland gardens, native plant landscapes, rain gardens, and pollinator habitats.

Midland Shooting Star is a hardy plant that thrives in moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. It forms a rosette of green leaves and sends up flower stems that add a whimsical element to the spring garden. As a native species, it supports local ecosystems and is a valuable addition to conservation plantings.

Plant Features

• Native wildflower with unique shooting star-shaped blooms
• Attracts pollinators including bees and hummingbirds
• Perennial plant that returns year after year
• Ideal for woodland gardens, native plantings, and rain gardens
• Provides early-season nectar for beneficial insects

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Dodecatheon meadia
• Plant Type: Perennial wildflower
• Sunlight: Partial shade to full sun
• Soil: Moist, well-drained soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate to high moisture
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-8
• Bloom Season: Spring
• Mature Height: 12-18 inches
• Spacing: 12-18 inches apart

Planting & Care

To grow Midland Shooting Star from seeds, sow them in a well-draining seed-starting mix and keep the soil consistently moist. These seeds benefit from cold stratification; you can achieve this by refrigerating the seeds for 4-6 weeks before sowing or by sowing outdoors in fall and allowing natural winter chilling. Lightly press seeds into the soil surface, as they need light to germinate. Maintain even moisture and provide a temperature around 65-70°F (18-21°C). Germination can be slow and uneven, so be patient.

Once seedlings have developed true leaves, transplant them into individual pots or a prepared garden bed with rich, moist soil. Water regularly to keep the soil evenly moist, especially during dry periods. Mulch around plants to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Midland Shooting Star prefers partial shade but can tolerate more sun if soil remains moist. Avoid disturbing the plants once established, as they have a delicate root system.

What's Included

100 Dodecatheon meadia seeds (Midland Shooting Star).