How much sun does Hillside woodland star need?

Hillside woodland star grows best in part shade conditions.

When does Hillside woodland star bloom?

Hillside woodland star blooms in March, April, and May.

Where is Hillside woodland star native?

Hillside woodland star (Lithophragma heterophyllum) is native to CA, OR, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.

What pollinators does Hillside woodland star attract?

Hillside woodland star draws native bees and small moths.

Hillside woodland star

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Lithophragma heterophyllum

Last reviewed: September 2026

Hillside woodland star (Lithophragma heterophyllum) is a perennial forb native to CA, OR. It blooms in March, April, and May. The flowers draw native bees and small moths.

Toxicity unknown

Hillside woodland star (Lithophragma heterophyllum) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.

Light

part shade

Water

medium

Size

8"–16" H × 6"–12" W

Bloom

Mar, Apr, May

Native to

CA, OR

Pollinators

native bees, small moths

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A delicate perennial with lobed basal leaves and slender stalks of small, star-shaped white to pink flowers. It grows in dappled shade on grassy slopes and woodland edges, going dormant in summer.

Growing Hillside woodland star

Grow Hillside woodland star in part shade and medium water. Mature plants reach 8 to 16 inches tall and spread 6 to 12 inches wide.

Wildlife value

Its small flowers are pollinated by native bees and specialized small moths.

Common questions

How much sun does Hillside woodland star need?: Hillside woodland star grows best in part shade conditions.
When does Hillside woodland star bloom?: Hillside woodland star blooms in March, April, and May.
Where is Hillside woodland star native?: Hillside woodland star (Lithophragma heterophyllum) is native to CA, OR, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
What pollinators does Hillside woodland star attract?: Hillside woodland star draws native bees and small moths.

Native range data from vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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