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    • Photo of Mentzelia nuda by Arrowhead Alpines

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    Mentzelia nuda

    Also Known As

    • Mentzelia nuda var. nuda

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 18"-24"
    • W: 15"-18"

    planting zones

    • 4a-11

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    Mentzelia nuda plant details

    Mentzelia nuda is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with blue foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, lean, rocky and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Mentzelia nuda

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: loasaceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen blue
    Mature size: 15 IN - 18 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in summer
    Uses: container plant, reseeding

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Mentzelia nuda

    USDA Zones: 4a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Soil needs: average, lean, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Gorgeous white flowers that somehow remind me of cactus flowers, and very attractive silvery-grey foliage. Extremely tough and drought tolerant. Zone 4.

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Gardening facts about Mentzelia nuda plant

    How to Grow Mentzelia nuda

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • rocky

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • bees
      • butterflies

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

    10b-11

    Size

    Height: 6"-18"

    Width: 6"-12"

    • sun
    • occasional - low
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    aka Northern Blazing Star

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 2'-4'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun
    • low
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Mentzelia laevicaulis flower by Matt Lavin
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    Mentzelia lindleyi

    aka Blazing Star

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 1'-3'

    Width: 8"-12"

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Mentzelia lindleyi flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Mentzelia decapetala

    aka Ten Petal Mentzelia

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-10b

    Size

    Height: 24"-36"

    Width: 18"-24"

    • sun
    • low - drought tolerant
    Photo of Mentzelia decapetala flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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