LINDLEY'S BLAZING STAR seeds. An annual that produces spectacular 3" bright yellow star shaped blooms with yellow centers and are sweetly scented. They open in late afternoon to reveal a mind-boggling tuft of 100 or more extra-long stamens and close with the morning sun. Fern or poppy-like leaves on multi-branching stems up to 3' tall, flowers appear in late Spring to early Summer and continue through summer, especially if deadheaded. Heat drought tolerant once established, it thrives in average to poor well-drained soil. Native to dry, desert like conditions, they tolerate heat, drought, wind low fertility. Grows well in gardens or containers. Grows 1 to 3 feet tall and 8-12 inches wide. A favorite of bees and other pollinating insects. Blazing Star had several medicinal uses among Native Americans. The roots were ground and used as a pain reliever for headache, arthritis and earaches. The leaves were used as a treatment for upset stomach and an antiseptic wash. Easily grown from seed. Pretty much a carefree plant after established.500+seeds per order. Thank You! Mentzelia lindleyi. Annual. Full sun. Early Spring, soil temp 55F+. SOW 3 or 4 seeds per plant 1/8" deep, about 10"apart. Keep moist. Germination 14-21 Days. Thin to single best seedling. Use scissors to cut out unwanted sprouts. Light water. Do not fertilize. These have a long tap root and will not transplant very well. Height 16" x 10" Wide. Flowers are Yellow. Blooms mid-spring through fall.