Zone 8 · Shooting Star
Planting Shooting Star in Zone 8
Primula meadia
✅ Shooting Star thrives in zone 8 (hardy 4–8)
Can I plant today?
✅ Safe to plant Shooting Star outside
Last frost has passed. Plant in fall in moist woodland. Spring ephemeral — dormant by midsummer.
Evaluated for April 27, 2026 ·
Zone's last frost
around March 15
Zone's first frost
around November 15
Bloom window
April – May
Peak bloom
May
Sun required
part sun, shade
Mature height
18"
Spacing
12" apart
Type
perennial
How to plant Shooting Star in zone 8
Plant in fall in moist woodland. Spring ephemeral — dormant by midsummer.
Pair with these for continuous bloom
Shooting Star peaks in May. These companions keep your bed in color before and after.
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