Desert Blazingstar
Mentzelia involucrata
Family: Loasaceae
Desert Blazingstar grows in full sun and prefers dry sandy desert soil. Water needs: Low.
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How to Grow Desert Blazingstar
Desert Blazingstar growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Dry sandy desert soil with a soil pH of 6.5-8.5, and Low water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 8-10. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Desert Blazingstar as 7-21 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1/8 inch. Days to maturity are listed as 90-120 days.
Plant Overview
Desert Blazingstar (Mentzelia involucrata) is listed in the Loasaceae family and categorized as a annual herb with an annual life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Easy.
- Plant ID
- PLT-2937
- Family
- Loasaceae
- Plant type
- Annual herb
- Life cycle
- Annual
- Difficulty
- Easy
Growing Conditions
Desert Blazingstar is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as low. The database soil reference is Dry sandy desert soil. The listed soil pH range is 6.5-8.5, and the listed hardiness range is 8-10.
- Hardiness zones
- 8-10
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Dry sandy desert soil
- Soil pH
- 6.5-8.5
- Water needs
- Low
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 7-21 days and the seed depth is 1/8 inch. The listed time to maturity is 90-120 days. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 7-21 days
- Seed depth
- 1/8 inch
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 90-120 days
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.