El Paso Blazingstar

Mentzelia saxicola

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Loasaceae
Genus:
Mentzelia
Species:
Mentzelia saxicola

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
1-2 ft
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug, sep, oct
Bloom Colors:
Yellow

Native Range

United States: Texas

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rocky, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
pH:
6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
thrives in arid, rocky outcrops