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    • Photo of Mentzelia involucrata flower, foliage, form by Stan Shebs

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    Mentzelia involucrata

    Also Known As

    • Sand Blazing Star

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 6"-18"
    • W: 6"-12"

    planting zones

    • 10b-11

    Mentzelia involucrata plant details

    Mentzelia involucrata is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with blue foliage. In spring and winter cream flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Mentzelia involucrata

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: loasaceae
    Foliage: deciduous blue
    Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 6 IN - 18 IN - tall
    Flowers: cream blooms in spring and winter
    Uses: container plant, reseeding

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Mentzelia involucrata

    USDA Zones: 10b - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Mentzelia involucrata plant

    How to Grow Mentzelia involucrata

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - low

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • cream

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • bees
      • butterflies

    • Flower Season

      • winter
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • glossy

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    Mentzelia laevicaulis

    aka Northern Blazing Star

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    9a-11

    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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    Mentzelia nuda

    aka Mentzelia nuda var. nuda

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-11

    Size

    Height: 18"-24"

    Width: 15"-18"

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Mentzelia nuda by Arrowhead Alpines
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