Giant Blazingstar

Mentzelia laevicaulis

Plant type:
Forb
Lifecycle:
Perennial
Growing season:
NA
Cover:
Low
Seedling rate:
7

Soil

Acceptable soil conditions:
Sand,
Gravel
Soil Conditions:
Acidic
Alkaline

Location

Min elevation:
0
Max elevation:
8000
Counties:
Carson City,
Churchill,
Douglas,
Elko,
Esmeralda,
Eureka,
Humboldt,
Lander,
Lincoln,
Lyon,
Mineral,
Nye,
Pershing,
Storey,
Washoe,
White Pine

Reproduction & Growth

Growth rate:
High
Germination overall:
Moderate
Germination rate:
Fast
Reproduction:
High
Establishment:
High
Lifespan:
Short
Survival:
High

Ecological

Best suited for these site conditions:
Cold
Disturbance
Flooding
Best suited for these management goals:
Drought resilience
Erosion control
Pollinator habitat
Weed management
Wildlife habitat

Additional Information

Warning:
Commercial availability:
NA
Notes:
Cold stratification increases germination, but is not required. Taproot is very sensitive, transplanting not recommended. Seed broadcast recommended.
Citations:

Skinner 2007, Pavek 2011, Borders et al. 2025.

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