{"product_id":"ja-dodecatheon-meadia-shooting-star","title":"Dodecatheon meadia (Shooting Star) Rhizomes","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDodecatheon meadia\u003c\/em\u003e, commonly called Shooting Star, is a graceful woodland perennial grown for its distinctive nodding flowers and neat rosettes of foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn spring, slender upright stems rise above the leaves carrying clusters of rosy-lilac flowers that resemble falling shooting stars.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30–45cm\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30–40cm\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e rosy-lilac\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering time:\u003c\/strong\u003e spring to early summer\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e partial shade or light shade\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eAbout \u003cem\u003eDodecatheon meadia\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDodecatheon meadia\u003c\/em\u003e forms low rosettes of lance-shaped green leaves close to the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrom the centre of the rosette, upright stems develop carrying loose umbels of nodding flowers around 2cm long.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe petals sweep backwards while the prominent stamens project forward, giving the flowers their characteristic shooting-star appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis plant is closely related to primroses and is sometimes classified within the genus \u003cem\u003ePrimula\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommon names include:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eShooting star\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCommon American cowslip\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrairie cyclamen\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrairie pointer\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIndian chief\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eJohnny jump\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePride of Ohio\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGentlemen and ladies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLambs' noses\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eBotanical synonyms include:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003ePrimula meadia\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003ePrimula pauciflora\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eDodecatheon pauciflorum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eBenefits for UK Wildlife\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDodecatheon meadia\u003c\/em\u003e supports early-season garden biodiversity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eFlowers attract early pollinating insects\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides nectar in spring when food sources are limited\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWorks well in wildlife-friendly woodland planting\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlant alongside other spring woodland flowers to support pollinators early in the season.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhere to Grow Shooting Star\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWoodland gardens\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eShaded borders\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnder trees and shrubs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMoist naturalistic planting\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWildflower-style gardens\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe plants look most effective when planted in groups where their unusual flowers can be appreciated up close.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003ePlanting Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlant rhizomes in spring or autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChoose a partially shaded position.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUse humus-rich soil improved with compost or leaf 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