MENTZELIA lindleyi (Blazing Star)

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Because of blooming all night and closes with the morning light, this desert native is also known as Evening Star. This annual plant has shimmering petals and looks great in mass plantings, rock gardens, and on dry, gravelly slopes. Cut flowers don't do well with these blossoms, so they're better enjoyed outside....
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Because of blooming all night and closes with the morning light, this desert native is also known as Evening Star. This annual plant has shimmering petals and looks great in mass plantings, rock gardens, and on dry, gravelly slopes. Cut flowers don't do well with these blossoms, so they're better enjoyed outside.

Number of Seeds Max Coverage Area (Square Ft.)
0.5OZ 17,500 250
1OZ 35,000 500
1/4LB 140,000 2,000
1/2LB 280,000 4,000
1LB 560,000 8,000
5LB 2,800,000 40,000

Scientific Name: Mentzelia Lindleyi 

Common Name: Blazing Star, Evening Star

Plant Type:  Annual

FamilyLoasaceae

Native Range: California 

Habitat: Terrestrial

Height: 12-48 "

Spread: 12 "

Exposure: Full Sun or Partial Shade

Blooming Season: Early Summer to Late Summer

Attracts: Bees

Flower: Cut Flower, Fragrant

Flower Color: Bright Yellow

Water Requirement: Low

Moisture: Dry 

Soil Type: Rock, Sand, Loam

Soil pH: 7.0 to 8.0 

Tolerate: Heat, Wind, Poor Soils

Uses: Slopes or flats, Woodlands, Bee Gardens 

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