
Tenpetal blazingstar
Mentzelia decapetala
Tenpetal blazingstar is a dramatic native wildflower with large, luminous white ten-petaled blooms that open in the evening and attract moths and night pollinators. It grows best in well-drained to dry soils in full sun to partial shade and is well-suited to prairie, xeriscape, or rock garden settings. Once established it is a low-maintenance, long-lived perennial that rewards patience with stunning floral displays.
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Fast
Mature Height
12″ – 48″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
24″
Watering Schedule
Every 10-14 Days • Water Deeply But Allow Soil To Dry Well Between Waterings
Soil pH
6 – 8.4
Temperature
-25° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 48″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Coarse
Propagation: Seed, Division, Cutting
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Sep 7, 2022 by Kai Best (cc-by-sa)
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