Is Veatch's Blazingstar safe for pets?

Yes, Veatch's Blazingstar (Mentzelia Veatchiana) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Veatch's Blazingstar easy to care for?

Veatch's Blazingstar has a easy care difficulty rating. It requires low watering and full_sun light.

Can Veatch's Blazingstar grow indoors?

Veatch's Blazingstar is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Veatch's Blazingstar (Mentzelia Veatchiana) is a annual herb in the Loasaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires low watering and full sun light in USDA hardiness zones 7-10. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Mentzelia veatchiana is an annual herb native to California and western North America, known for its showy orange to yellow flowers with red bases.

Last updated: February 2026

Veatch's Blazingstar

Mentzelia Veatchiana

Mentzelia veatchiana is an annual herb native to California and western North America, known for its showy orange to yellow flowers with red bases.

Quick Facts

Type

herb

Lifecycle

annual

Care Difficulty

Easy

Water Needs

Low

Light

Full Sun

Hardiness Zones

7-10

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, loamy, rocky

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:groundcover, pollinator attractor

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Veatch's Blazingstar

Jan

Prune

Feb

Fertilize

Mar

Repot

Apr

Water+

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Loasaceae

Genus:Mentzelia