Shooting-StarDodecatheon meadia
a.k.a. Midland Shooting Star, Prairie Shooting Star
Midland Shooting Star is an early spring ephemeral that goes dormant by mid-summer. State Endangered species and a rare species in the wild.
USDA symbol: DOME
General Information
| Plant Type | Forb |
|---|---|
| Height | 1 foot |
| Light Exposure | Sun, Part Sun |
| Soil Moisture | Medium |
| Bloom Color | White |
Tolerances
| Flooding / Inundation Tolerance | Low |
|---|---|
| General Resilience | 3 |
| Salt Tolerance | None |
| Stress Tolerance | Drought Tolerant |
Pollinator Value: High
| Bloom Months | May to June |
|---|---|
| Pollinator Benefit | Insect Pollinated, Supports Specialists |
Project Planning
| Project Type | Rain Garden |
|---|---|
| Coefficient of Conservatism | 7 |
| Herbivore Sensitivity | Medium |
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Rate of Spread | Slow |
| Soil Stabilization | Shallow |
| Vegetative Reproduction | Clonal |
Range
| County | Mower |
|---|---|
| Ecoregion | Driftless Area, North Central Hardwood Forests, Northern Lakes and Forests, Western Cornbelt Plains |
| Approximate Eco Province | Eastern Broadleaf Forest, Laurentian Mixed Forest, Prairie Parkland |