Candelaria Blazingstar
Mentzelia candelariae
- Native to:
- United States
Morefield, James D Knight, Teri A. (Teri Ann) Nevada Natural Heritage Program United States Bureau of Land Management
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Loasaceae
- Genus:
- Mentzelia
- Species:
- Mentzelia candelariae
- USDA Symbol:
- MECA8
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 40 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
Wildlife Benefits
- Bees:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)
- Butterflies & Moths:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rocky, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- thrives in arid, desert-like conditions
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds may require light for germination. Best sown in fall for natural cold stratification.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI