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Mentzelia Species, Adonis Blazingstar, Blazing Star, Prairie Stickleaf

Mentzeliamultiflora

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Mentzelia multiflora by angele
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Genus
Mentzelia (ment-ZEL-ee-uh)
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Species
multiflora (mul-tih-FLOR-uh)
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Synonym
Bartonia multiflora
Hesperaster multiflorus
Nuttallia multiflora
Touterea multiflora
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Succulent
Velvet/Fuzzy
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing

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Hardiness

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Danger

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Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Biennials
Herbs
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional
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San Antonio, TX (Zone 8b) | February 2008 | neutral

I have not grown this plant. Adonis Blazingstar (Mentzelia multiflora) is a native pant that can be found in Arizona, California, Colora...Read More

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