Henderson’s Shooting Star

Dodecatheon hendersonii

pinkish flowers on reddish stalks above green egg to lance shaped leaves

basal foliage and flowers on stalks rising above

purplish flower cluster with petals thrust back

Plant Description

Henderson’s shooting star is a coveted perennial with inside-out magenta, deep lavender, or white flowers on a leafless stalk above a rosette of succulent oval leaves. It blooms between February and June then goes dormant during the dry season. A beautiful perennial for the rock garden or wildflower meadow. Minimize watering during summer months.

Plant Details

Life Forms	Forb
Habitats	Forest edges Gardens Little Habitats Residential yards Woodlands
Soil and Moisture Conditions	Dry to moist Well drained
Special Uses	Attracts pollinators and or other beneficial insects Blooms April Blooms February-March Blooms June Blooms May Flowering Flowers pink Good for rock garden Herbaceous Ornamental Perennial Produces bulbs Produces nectar Produces pollen Produces seeds Provides wildlife habitat
Shade Preference	Part shade
Mature Height	4 -16”