Shooting Star

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Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Plant description

Shooting Star (Dodecatheon clevelandii ssp. insulare) is a native perennial herb that grows in Southern and Central California, primarily in the South Coast Range, the South Coast and Channel Islands regions. It tends to grow in grassy places, at elevations from 0-2000 feet.

Plant overview

Plant type

Perennial herb

Color

Lavender, White

Flowering season

Spring

Landscaping information

Sun

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Water

Low

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 places

Wildlife supported

Caterpillars

Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 1 likely

Confirmed Likely

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Spotted Cut-Worm

Xestia c-nigrum

Alternative names

Common names:

Padre's Padre's Shootingstar

Botanical names:

Dodecatheon clevelandii ssp. insulare

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