Shooting Star Berries and stunning reddish-purple—creating some of

and stunning reddish-purple—creating some of the most breathtaking autumn scenery among native American trees and shrubs

bell-shaped flowers that bloom in delightful clusters at the end of its graceful stalks

light brown flower panicles

southeastern New Mexico

Shooting Star Berries and stunning reddish-purple—creating some ofDodecatheon meadia Common names include Eastern Shooting Star, American Cowslip, Roosterheads, and Prairie Pointers. A spring blooming perennial native to forests and prairies across the eastern half of the United States. Its flowers vary in coloration and can be white, pink, lavender, or magenta. Southern populations tend to have lighter flowers, while northern populations tend to have darker flowers. Can become very robust with a few dozen flowers