Shooting Star, Primula meadia

Shooting star (Primula meadia) brings refined spring color to native gardens with its elegant, swept-back pink blossoms held atop slender stems. Each flower resembles a tiny comet, hovering above a neat rosette of smooth green leaves. Blooming in mid-spring, this Midwestern native is ideal for prairie plantings, open woodland gardens, and seasonal meadow displays.

Primula meadia prefers full sun to light shade and well-drained soil, especially in sites that are moist in spring and drier in summer. Excellent for pollinator habitats and native landscaping, it attracts early bees and naturalizes beautifully. A cold-hardy, low-maintenance perennial, shooting star adds unique texture and seasonal interest to restoration projects and sustainable garden designs.

Key Features:

• Pink, purple, or white flowers held above a basal rosette of leaves
• Excellent shade perennial for naturalized landscapes
  

Plant Details:

Height: 9-12" | Spread: 9-12"
Light: Full sun to full shade (as long as soil moisture is adequate)
Soil: Humus-rich medium moisture soils; tolerates wet soils
Zones: 4-8