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    Mentzelia laevicaulis

    Also Known As

    • Northern Blazing Star

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 2'-4'
    • W: 2'-3'

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

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    Mentzelia laevicaulis plant details

    Mentzelia laevicaulis is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with blue foliage. In fall and summer yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and low water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Mentzelia laevicaulis

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: loasaceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen blue
    Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in fall and summer
    Uses: container plant, long-blooming, native plant, reseeding, unique, xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Mentzelia laevicaulis

    USDA Zones: 9a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: low
    Resistant to: deer, heat
    Soil needs: gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    An absolutely spectacular, perennial native to dry areas of California & the northwestern U.S. Growing 1’ - 2’ tall & multi-branching, “Northern Blazing Star” bears, from June to September, showy, lemony-yellow, star-like flowers up to 6” across! The center of the flowers display a multitude of long yellow stamens. The lobed or toothed foliage is rough & silvery-green & quite pretty. Will thrive in sandy, gravelly soil. A stunning addition to well-drained, dry gardens, rock gardens & even as a container specimen. No Summer water.

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Gardening facts about Mentzelia laevicaulis plant

    How to Grow Mentzelia laevicaulis

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • low

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • lean
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • bees
      • butterflies
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • fall
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

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    Mentzelia involucrata

    aka Sand Blazing Star

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    10b-11

    Size

    Height: 6"-18"

    Width: 6"-12"

    • sun
    • occasional - low
    Photo of Mentzelia involucrata flower, foliage, form by Stan Shebs
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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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