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Aphrodite Shooting Stars
This plant is called a shooting star because its flower is shaped like a comet or a shooting star with the petals trailing behind the head of the plant.
Aphrodite Shooting star grows to about 18 inches tall and about 12 inches wide and is tolerant of a range of soils but prefers shady locations. Aphrodite bears deep pink flowers in late spring to early summer.
Soil:
Moderate
Plant Shape:
Upright
Exposure:
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Bloom Time:
May - June
Bloom Color:
Pink
Landscape Use:
Bedding or Border
Understory
Wildlife Interest:
Resistant To Deer
Plant Type:
Perennial
Hardiness Zone:
4 - 8