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Refuge
Mentzelia laevicaulis
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Common Names:
Smooth Stem Blazing Star, Blazing Star, Giant Blazing Star
Range:
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Sun:
Full Sun
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Height: 1'-2'
Width: 2'
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Drought Tolerant
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USDA Zones: 2-10
Plant Type: Herbaceous Perennial
Bloom Time: Summer, Fall
Seeds:
Direct Sow: in late Fall or early Winter
Surface sow and lightly rake in.
Indoors: Not Recommended
Excellent Pollinator Plant
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