Amethyst Shooting Star (Dodecatheon amethystinum) is a spring ephemeral plant with magenta flowers in late spring. They prefer moist to average soil in part sun or shade making them well-suited for shaded slopes where they’ll grow about 2 feet tall. They should be interplanted with species that fill in the voids left once dormant in summer. Companion plants include Woodland Phlox (Phlox divaricata) and Rosy Sedge (Carex rosea).
Maintenance
No serious maintenance needs.
About
Light Requirements
Part Sun Moisture Requirements
Slopes Soil Requirements
Loam,
Rock Height
Short Spacing
1 foot Category
Seasonal Attracts
Bees Illinois Native Plant Status
Yes Bloom Time
May Bloom Color
Magenta Seasonality
Spring Sociability
Groups of 10-20