Tenpetal Blazingstar

Mentzelia decapetala

Tenpetal Blazingstar is a night bloomer. It’s sticky leaves trap insects while the flowers attract bumblebees and the Sphinx Moth with its white/yellow blooms. It can grow up to 20 inches and prefers well drained/poor soils making a great drought tolerant addition for the garden.

Plant Details

Native Range: Native to CO, plains
Height: 12-36″
Spacing: 12-24″
Water Needs: Low
Soil: Sandy
Sunlight: Full sun
Bloom Time: July-September
USDA Zone: 4-10
Life Cycle: Biennial

Shipping

Pick up, shipping, and delivery options available. We can ship anywhere in the contiguous U.S. except Arizona, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Texas, Washington, or Wyoming due to state regulations regarding agricultural imports.

Image Credit:
Mentzelia decapetala – Kara White 01.jpg | Kara White | Creative Commons Attribution 4.0