Shooting Star

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Estimated plant range Estimated plant range

Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Plant description

Shooting Star (Dodecatheon clevelandii ssp. patulum) is a native perennial herb that grows in northern, southern and central California. It tends to grow in grassy slopes, at elevations from 0-2000 feet.

Plant overview

Plant type

Perennial herb

Landscaping information

Sun

Full Sun

Ease of care

Moderate

Sunset Zones

7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Natural setting

Site type

Grassy slopes

Wildlife supported

Caterpillars

Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 2 likely

Confirmed Likely

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Arrowhead Arctic Blue

Agriades podarce

Spotted Cut-Worm

Xestia c-nigrum

Alternative names

Common names:

Padre's Padre's Shootingstar

Botanical names:

Dodecatheon clevelandii ssp. patulum

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