Primula clevelandii
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Padre’s Shooting Star
Padre’s Shooting Star is a species of perennial herb named and best known for its striking inch-long nodding flowers that range from magenta or deep lavender to white. They bloom in spring atop 1 ft. high stems and basal clumps of leaves. After the rains cease, they die back to the ground for a period of dormancy at the end of spring.
Generally found in open grassy areas with slow-draining clay soil.
Warning: Possible skin irritation from touching any part of this plant!
Lifeform:
Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
Other: Attracts Butterflies
| Ecological Value | Likely host of the Arrowhead Arctic Blue butterfly and Spotted Cut-Worm moth. |
|---|---|
| Historical Uses | No known historical uses. |
| Distribution | California and Baja California |
| Elevation | -62" – 6524" |
| Habitat | Open grassy areas |
| Communities | Chaparral, Coastal Sage Scrub, Foothill Woodland, Northern Oak Woodland, Valley Grassland |