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Henderson's Shooting Star

Dodecatheon hendersonii

Henderson's shooting star brightens spring oak woodlands of the West with rose-purple, dart-like flowers, then dies back as the dry season arrives.

Family
Primulaceae
Type
wildflower
Lifespan
perennial
Height
0.5–1.5 ft
Spacing
0.5–1 ft apart
Light
sun, part shade
Soil moisture
moist, dry
Soil pH
neutral, acidic
Bloom
March, April, May
Bloom colors
pink, purple
Wildlife value
pollinators
Landscape uses
border, container
Native states
CA, OR, WA