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Dodecatheon Species Mixed Flower Seeds - Shooting Star Flower Seeds for Garden

Dodecatheon Species Mixed Flower Seeds - Shooting Star Flower Seeds for Garden

$16.59 USD
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How to Sow and Plant

Sow seeds in autumn or early spring.


Scatter on moist, well-drained soil and lightly press in.


Do not bury deeply; light aids germination.

How to Grow

Grow in partial shade to light sun.


Maintain consistently moist soil during growth.


Allow foliage to die back naturally after flowering

Tips

Ideal for woodland and shade gardens.


Combine with ferns and hostas for natural effect.


Mulch lightly to retain soil moisture.

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Product Information
Features
life-cycle

LIFE CYCLE

Perennial

plant-characteristics

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

Graceful wildflowers

growth-habit

GROWTH HABIT

Clump-forming

bloom-season

BLOOM SEASON

Spring to early Summer

flavour-profile

FLAVOUR PROFILE

Ornamental use only

suitable-for

SUITABLE FOR

Outdoor

About
Dodecatheon Species Mixed Flower Seeds - Shooting Star Flower Seeds for Garden
seed-type

SEED TYPE

Open-pollinated

plant-type

PLANT TYPE

Herbaceous perennial wildflower


Dodecatheon Species Mixed seeds offer a diverse selection of shooting star wildflowers, known for their unique, reflexed petals and elegant form. Native to woodland and meadow habitats, these perennials thrive in cool, moist environments and naturalize beautifully over time. Their spring blooms provide early nectar for pollinators while adding refined beauty to shaded borders, rock gardens, and woodland settings. Once established, they are hardy, reliable, and require minimal maintenance.

Planting information
planting-season

PLANTING SEASON

Autumn / Spring

fruit-size

FRUIT SIZE

Small capsules

plant-height

PLANT HEIGHT

20–40 cm

light-requirement

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

Partial Shade

water-needs

WATER NEEDS

Moderate

hardiness-zones

HARDINESS ZONES

USDA Zones 4–8

container-garden

CONTAINER GARDEN

Yes

plant-spacing

PLANT SPACING

20–30 cm

planting-depth

PLANTING DEPTH

Surface sow

growing-conditions

GROWING CONDITIONS

Cool, moist soil

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
SEED COUNT
100
GTIN
036000176339

Frequently Asked Questions

What gives Shooting Star flowers their unique shape?

Their reflexed petals and pointed flower form create the distinctive "shooting star" appearance.

Can this wildflower be used in woodland gardens?

Yes. It blends naturally with woodland borders and lightly shaded perennial plantings.

Which plants pair well with Shooting Star flowers?

Ferns, primroses, hostas, woodland phlox, and trilliums complement their natural habitat.

Does the foliage disappear after flowering?

Many species naturally enter dormancy after blooming, allowing nearby plants to fill the space.

Can a mixed planting produce varied flower forms?

Yes. A species mix may provide subtle differences in flower shape and appearance.

Do Shooting Star flowers support pollinators?

The blooms may attract bees and other beneficial pollinating insects during flowering.