{"product_id":"shooting-star","title":"Shooting Star","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"427\" data-end=\"978\" class=\"\"\u003eShooting Star is a charming native wildflower named for its distinctive blooms with sharply pointed petals that sweep back like a meteor in flight. One of the earliest flowers to appear in spring, it thrives in shaded woodland environments, meadows, and along streambanks. A valuable addition to the pollinator garden, it provides an early-season nectar source for native bees and other beneficial insects. This hardy perennial naturalizes beautifully and will return year after year when established in the right conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"980\" data-end=\"1212\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"980\" data-end=\"1017\"\u003eWhere Can You Grow Shooting Star?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1017\" data-end=\"1020\"\u003eShooting Star grows well in Zones 3–9. It prefers moist, well-drained soils rich in organic matter and partial shade. Ideal for naturalised areas, wildflower meadows, and shady perennial beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1214\" data-end=\"1582\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1214\" data-end=\"1245\"\u003eHistory and Historical Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1245\" data-end=\"1248\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1248\" data-end=\"1272\"\u003eDodecatheon pulchellum\u003c\/em\u003e is native to western North America, including British Columbia. Historically, it has been appreciated for its early blooms and as a seasonal food marker in some Indigenous traditions. Though primarily ornamental today, its ecological role remains important as one of the first sources of nectar in the spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1584\" data-end=\"1894\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1584\" data-end=\"1613\"\u003eCanadian Zone Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1613\" data-end=\"1616\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1616\" data-end=\"1630\"\u003eZones 8-9:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct sow in autumn or early spring; blooms from March onward.\u003cbr data-start=\"1694\" data-end=\"1697\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1697\" data-end=\"1711\"\u003eZones 5-7:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow outdoors in early spring or start indoors for transplanting after last frost.\u003cbr data-start=\"1793\" data-end=\"1796\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1796\" data-end=\"1810\"\u003eZones 3-4:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cold stratify seeds and start indoors; transplant after danger of frost has passed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1584\" data-end=\"1894\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/7841\/5473\/files\/Plant_Hardiness.png?v=1734491528\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1896\" data-end=\"2325\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1896\" data-end=\"1937\"\u003eHow to Grow and Harvest Shooting Star\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1937\" data-end=\"1940\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1940\" data-end=\"1953\"\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow seeds on the surface of moist soil; do not cover, as light aids germination.\u003cbr data-start=\"2034\" data-end=\"2037\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2037\" data-end=\"2050\"\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep moist until established; prefers consistent spring moisture.\u003cbr data-start=\"2116\" data-end=\"2119\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2119\" data-end=\"2135\"\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low maintenance once established; allow seed heads to mature for natural reseeding.\u003cbr data-start=\"2219\" data-end=\"2222\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2222\" data-end=\"2237\"\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Primarily ornamental—leave flowers in place to support pollinators and seed production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2327\" data-end=\"2730\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2327\" data-end=\"2365\"\u003eSeed Saving Tips for Future Supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2365\" data-end=\"2368\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2368\" data-end=\"2388\"\u003eLet Plants Seed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow flowers to mature fully and form seed heads.\u003cbr data-start=\"2439\" data-end=\"2442\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2442\" data-end=\"2460\"\u003eHarvest Seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Collect dry seed capsules once they’ve turned brown and begun to split.\u003cbr data-start=\"2532\" data-end=\"2535\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2535\" data-end=\"2553\"\u003eDry and Store:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spread seeds out to fully dry, then store in paper envelopes or airtight containers.\u003cbr data-start=\"2638\" data-end=\"2641\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2641\" data-end=\"2653\"\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep cool and dry; cold stratification improves germination in future years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2732\" data-end=\"2813\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2732\" data-end=\"2756\"\u003eCertified Organic By\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2756\" data-end=\"2759\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"2759\" data-end=\"2811\"\u003eIslands Organics Producers Association (Cert#1962\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Metchosin Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48811181900018,"sku":"MF-NATIVE-019","price":4.76,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/4106\/0082\/files\/Shooting_Star_2.jpg?v=1772481888","url":"https:\/\/homeandwell.ca\/fr\/products\/shooting-star","provider":"Home \u0026 Well ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}