Dodecatheon meadia (Midland Shooting Star)

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Dodecatheon meadia (Midland Shooting Star)This ephemeral plant is an extremely popular ephemeral because of its distinct deep pink flowers that shoot like stars. Any gardeners favorite! Sun Exposure Prairie Savanna Soil Conditions Wet Mesic Dry Mesic Height 1' Flower Color White Lavender Flower Time April June Frequently Asked Questions Why Purchase From Natural Communities Native Plants? What Native Plants Should I Buy? What Can I Expect: Shipping Free Local Pick Up? What Are Your Plant

A cluster of fluffy violet flowers begins blooming starting in July and blossom into October

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especially bees and monarchs

It is an attractive plant and can do well in landscaped settings as long as it is well supported by surrounding plants and is controlled by removing seed heads before ripening

this blazing star favors dry sites and lean soils

its flowers are a preferred nectar plant

Found in rocky prairies

Planted densely it can form swirling dense mats of lush grass foliage

It is taller

This annual/biennial reproduces readily by seed once established but does not tend to get overly aggressive in most landscape settings

This beautiful prairie grass can now be found in your native garden

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