Species Menzies' Fiddleneck
dark-yellow flowers with green sepals, lime-green foliage, brown hairs and light-green stems

Menzies' Fiddleneck

Amsinckia menziesii

Also Known As - Small Flowered Fiddleneck
Menzies' Fiddleneck is a native species of plant found in western North America. It's a flowering annual with upright stems and lacey, light green leaves. It has bright yellow or orange flowers with long, hooked sepals, earning it the nickname "fiddleneck", due to its resemblance to the strings of a fiddle. It is often found in moist and disturbed habitats, such as in fields, meadows, and along roadsides. Menzies' Fiddleneck is a hardy species and can be easily grown from seed. While it is not as colorful as some of its cousins in the genus Amsinckia, it is an attractive addition to the garden and garden borders.

Watering:

Minimal

Hardiness Zone:

Sun:

full sun,part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green,gray,gray

Growth Rate:

Low

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Invasive:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Common Fiddleneck (Amsinckia intermedia) should be watered once every 7-10 days. Water enough so the soil is moist but not too wet. During the summer months, the soil may need to be watered more often due to increased temperatures and higher evaporation. If the plant starts to wilt, it may need more frequent watering. Always check the soil before watering to make sure that the soil is dry before you give it water.

sunlight

Common Fiddleneck (Amsinckia intermedia) generally enjoys full sun exposure, with 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day being ideal. During spring and summer, try to provide direct sunlight for as long as possible and avoid shady spots as much as possible. In hotter climates, however, it's best to provide some afternoon shade to keep the plant from experiencing too much heat stress. When the temperatures start to cool in the autumn and winter months, this plant can handle a bit less direct sun each day, with just 4-6 hours being ideal.

pruning

Common Fiddleneck prefers to be pruned when actively growing in the spring and early summer. Pruning should be focused on maintaining a healthy, full shape and removing any dead or damaged growth. Pruning should be minimal; no more than 1 third of the total foliage should be removed at a time. Pruning the plant too heavily may lead to stunted growth and a decrease in blooms.

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