Origin: US Native
Other Common Names: Blazing Star,
Duration: Annual
Bloom Time: June-August
Height: 2' to 4'
Spacing: 15” to 18”
Light: Full Sun
Soil Moisture: Medium to Dry
USDA Zone: 3a-10b
Germination: No pre-treatment needed. Sow seeds just below the soil surface at 70F and water.
Seeds Per Oz: 36000
An annual wildflower found growing in the coastal ranges of California and Arizona. Large, three inch, yellow flowers bloom profusely, covering the feathery foliage with as many as 25-35 fragrant flowers! Native in middle California, blazing star grows naturally in the wild forming colonies, or also growing as single plant in sunny, sandy areas. This is a very showy annual, tolerating heart, drought, wind, and low fertility.