Broad-leaved Shooting Star | Dodecatheon hendersonii - Benton Soil And Water Conservation District

Broad-leaved Shooting Star | Dodecatheon hendersonii

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Photo Credit: Seven Oaks Native Nursery

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A unique, nodding flower that can range in color from vibrant magenta to deep lavender to white.

Plant Details

Habitats	Wet Prairie
Phenology	Perennial, flowering February-May
Mature Height	5-16”
Shade Preference	part shade, full sun
Soil Tolerance	Well-drained soil and dry summer
Special Uses	Attracts insects, bees and butterflies; Ornamental

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A grassy field with purple flowers and a few trees under a clear blue sky with scattered clouds.

Wet Prairie

Wet prairies were once a common habitat in the floodplain of the Willamette River. These habitats occur on poorly drained clay soils or shallow soils above bedrock. Seasonal flooding creates anaerobic…

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