Desert Blazing Star Mentzelia involucrata Loasaceae
	Form: Flower Seasonality: Annual Size: 16 inches tall by 18 inches wide Leaves; Lance shaped leaves, 5 inches long, serrated, rough Flowers: Single, cream-yellow with orange to pinkish veins and a reddish blotch at the base, Fruit: Seed capsule; seeds winged Stems: Rough and ungainly Range/Origin: Western U.S. Hardiness: USDA 10-11 Comments: Moderate litter, No thorns CULTURAL REQUIREMENTS: Exposure: Full sun Water: Low to moderate Soil: Will tolerate poor but well drained soil Propagation: Seed Maintenance: Minimal
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