Giant Blazingstar

Mentzelia laevicaulis, Loasaceae

Zones

4–9

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Biennial

Growth

Fast

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

Goldilocks AsterAster linosyris

Pollinator Sharing

Wild TantanDesmanthus virgatus

Nitrogen Fixation

Hairy GumplantGrindelia hirsutula

Pollinator SharingWind Protection

Arizona PoppyKallstroemia grandiflora

Shade ProvisionPollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

Desert BlazingstarMentzelia oligosperma

Congeneric species often exhibit strong competitive exclusion and allelopathic inhibition

Scarlet GlobemallowSphaeralcea coccinea

Large blazingstar can shade out and compete with lower-growing malvaceae

Uses

Functions

Attracts Specialist BeesSupports Night-Flying MothsProvides Pollen For BumblebeesAttracts Beneficial WaspsEvening Bloomer For Nocturnal Pollinators

Edible Parts

SeedsYoung Leaves

Medicinal Uses

Traditional Wound Healing

Common Questions

What zones does Giant Blazingstar grow in?

Giant Blazingstar grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Giant Blazingstar?

Good companions for Giant Blazingstar include Goldilocks Aster, Wild Tantan, Hairy Gumplant, Arizona Poppy.

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