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Common Fiddleneck

Scientific Name: Amsinckia menziesii var. intermedia (Fisch & C.A. Mey.) Ganders
Synonym: Amsinckia arizonica, Amsinckia demissa, Amsinckia echinata, Amsinckia intactilis, Amsinckia intermedia, Amsinckia microphylla, Amsinckia nana, Amsinckia rigida
Family: Boraginaceae

Recommended Temperature Zone:
Sunset®: All zones

Sun Exposure: Full sun

Origin: Western North America

Growth Habits: Annual, up to 1.67 feet tall (50 cm.), wooly green lanceolate leaves, up to 6 inches long (15 cm.)

Flowers: Yellow or light orange flowers, in early spring to late spring

Watering Needs: Little water to moderate water

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