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

Propagation:

Seed Propagation,Division,Cutting,Layering Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

Sun:

full sun,part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Thorny:

Yes

Invasive:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Menzies' Fiddleneck (Amsinckia menziesii) should be watered regularly from spring until winter, preferably every 7–14 days, depending on the weather outside. The soil should not become too wet, as this can stun the root system and prevent the plant from growing. In general, when watering Menzies' Fiddleneck, the soil should be kept moist but not saturated. In hot, dry, windy conditions, more frequent watering may be necessary, while in cooler, wetter conditions, less frequent watering may suffice. It's important to adjust the timing and frequency of irrigation to suit the conditions of your area.

sunlight

Menzies' Fiddleneck (Amsinckia menziesii) is native to western North America and thrives in sunny, warm climates. The plant requires full sunlight for a minimum of 6 hours every day in order to thrive. Although it will tolerate some shade, the more direct sunlight the better. Even on cloudy days, Menzies' Fiddleneck should receive some amount of direct sunlight. In addition, it should be planted in an area with good air circulation so that temperature extremes don't affect the plant negatively.

pruning

For Menzies Fiddleneck, it is best to prune in late winter or early spring, before the growth of new foliage begins. To encourage full, healthy growth, trim them back to a height of 6 to 8 inches. Cut away any dead, damaged or diseased branches, and selectively thin out any overly crowded growth. Be sure to take off no more than 1-third of the plant's foliage at any 1 time. This will keep the plants looking neat and encourage vigorous new growth.