{"product_id":"dodecatheon-meadia-seeds-100-midland-shooting-star-native-wildflower-seeds","title":"Dodecatheon meadia Seeds - 100 Midland Shooting Star Native Wildflower Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eDodecatheon 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMidland 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative wildflower with unique shooting star-shaped blooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts pollinators including bees and hummingbirds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerennial plant that returns year after year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for woodland gardens, native plantings, and rain gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides early-season nectar for beneficial insects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dodecatheon meadia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial wildflower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Partial shade to full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to high moisture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4-8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12-18 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12-18 inches apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnce 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e100 Dodecatheon meadia seeds (Midland Shooting Star).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67835991359798,"sku":"FOLIA2-1592","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4884\/8694\/files\/il_fullxfull.7548938865_a0oz.jpg?v=1793096970","url":"https:\/\/blakesflora.com\/products\/dodecatheon-meadia-seeds-100-midland-shooting-star-native-wildflower-seeds","provider":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}