Midland Shooting Star

About Midland Shooting Star

Midland Shooting Star, also known as Eastern Shooting Star, is a quintessential spring wildflower that brings a sense of wonder to the early prairie and open woodland. This iconic perennial produces elegant, nodding flowers in shades of white to pink, with petals that sweep backward to reveal a pointed yellow 'beak.' Reaching heights of 8 to 20 inches, it blooms from April to June, providing a vital early nectar source for queen bumblebees. Native to the eastern and central United States, it is found in a variety of habitats, including moist prairies, savannas, and rocky woods. As a spring ephemeral, the entire plant goes dormant and disappears by mid-summer, making it a perfect companion for slower-growing native grasses or summer-blooming forbs. It grows best in full sun to partial shade and medium-wet to medium-dry soils. Midland Shooting Star is a long-lived and reliable performer that adds a touch of classic beauty to any native garden or restoration project.