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Mentzelia Species, Ten Petal Blazing Star, Evening Star

Mentzeliadecapetala

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Genus

Mentzelia (ment-ZEL-ee-uh)

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Species

decapetala (dek-uh-PET-uh-luh)

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Synonym

Bartonia decapetala

Nuttallia decapetala

Touterea decapetala

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Herbaceous

Height

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Pale Yellow

Cream/Tan

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Mid Fall

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mensamom

Laurens, SC (Zone 7b) | August 2015 | neutral

Good information on the plant here: http://...Read More

cydnythya

Sheridan, WY | August 2012 | neutral

I haven't tried to grow this plant ... yet! Hoping to harvest seeds from wild plants this weekend, then give it a go.

Lin108

Powell, WY | August 2009 | positive

Seeds germinate and plant thrives in Bentonite rich soil.

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