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Genus: Dodecatheon Species: meadia Common Name: Shooting-Star Family: Primulaceae Order: Ericales Native: Eastern United States Habit: Herbaceous Perennial Height: 1 to 1.5 feet Width: 0.75 to 1 foot Flowering Season: Spring Flower Color: Lavender-white or pink Propagation: Seed or division Zone: 4-8 Note: This plant is suitable for woodland or wild flower gardens. Shooting-Star is difficult to grow from seeds. Plant dormancy begins in mid-Summer. Prefers partly shady to shady, moist, well-drained, rich sandy-loam soil.