Planting wild (Alaskan) shooting star plants

Question

I planted some shooting stars in a half whisky barrel and they do not want to bloom. The ones I planted directly into the ground are doing fine. Is there a reason the container plants are not blooming?? Am I missing something?

Answer 1

There is clearly something in the ground that they aren't getting in the pot. Here's an article to help you know how to feed them: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/shootingstar-flowers/feeding-shooting-stars.htm