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Desert Blazingstar

Mentzelia oligosperma, Loasaceae

Zones
4–9
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

7 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Turpentine BushEricameria laricifolia
Wind ProtectionNurse Plant
Large-flowered BrickellbushBrickellia grandiflora
Nurse PlantWind Protection
Gypsum Golden AsterHeterotheca gypsophila
Pollinator SharingNurse Plant

Antagonistic Plants

Giant BlazingstarMentzelia laevicaulis

Congeneric species often exhibit strong competitive exclusion and allelopathic inhibition

Uses

Functions

Attracts Specialist Mining BeesSupports HawkmothsProvides Night-Blooming NectarHosts Seed-Parasitic WaspsAttracts Lacewings

Edible Parts

Seeds

Common Questions

What zones does Desert Blazingstar grow in?

Desert Blazingstar grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Desert Blazingstar?

Good companions for Desert Blazingstar include Turpentine Bush, Large-flowered Brickellbush, Gypsum Golden Aster.

Design guilds with Desert Blazingstar and see companion relationships visually.

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