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Ten-Petal Blazingstar

Mentzelia decapetala, Loasaceae

Zones
4–8
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Biennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Pollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect HabitatPest Confuser

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6.5 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Bill Williams Mountain Hummingbird MintAgastache pallidiflora
Pest DeterrentPollinator Sharing
Hairy GoldeneyeHeliomeris hispida
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Narrowleaf BeardtonguePenstemon angustifolius

Both are aggressive perennials that compete for water and nutrients in dry western habitats

Uses

Functions

Attracts Nocturnal MothsSupports Hawkmoth PollinatorsEvening BloomerAttracts Night-Flying Beneficial InsectsSummer Bloomer

Common Questions

What zones does Ten-Petal Blazingstar grow in?

Ten-Petal Blazingstar grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Ten-Petal Blazingstar?

Good companions for Ten-Petal Blazingstar include Bill Williams Mountain Hummingbird Mint, Hairy Goldeneye.

Design guilds with Ten-Petal Blazingstar and see companion relationships visually.

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