Common Fiddleneck
(Amsinckia intermedia)
Common Fiddleneck (Amsinckia intermedia)
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Don Loarie
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Photo by: Don Loarie | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: Don Loarie | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2020-04-27T07:36:30-07:00 |
Estimated Native Range
Summary
Amsinckia intermedia, commonly known as Common Fiddleneck, is an annual herb that is native to a variety of habitats including grasslands, open woodlands, and scrub areas in the Western USA, British Columbia, and Northwest Mexico. It typically grows to a height of 0.5-2 feet (0.15-0.6 meters) and a width of 0.3-0.8 feet (0.09-0.24 meters). The plant is characterized by its coiled inflorescences, which resemble the neck of a fiddle, giving rise to its common name. The flowers are yellow to orange and bloom in the spring, providing a showy display that attracts pollinators.
Common Fiddleneck is valued for its unique flower structure and is often used in wildflower gardens and naturalized areas. It thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers well-drained soils, although it is adaptable to various soil conditions. This plant is drought-tolerant once established, making it suitable for xeriscaping. Gardeners should be cautious, as Amsinckia intermedia can self-seed prolifically and may become weedy in some conditions. It is also potentially invasive outside its native range, so it is essential to consult local regulations before planting.CC BY-SA 4.0
Common Fiddleneck is valued for its unique flower structure and is often used in wildflower gardens and naturalized areas. It thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers well-drained soils, although it is adaptable to various soil conditions. This plant is drought-tolerant once established, making it suitable for xeriscaping. Gardeners should be cautious, as Amsinckia intermedia can self-seed prolifically and may become weedy in some conditions. It is also potentially invasive outside its native range, so it is essential to consult local regulations before planting.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Herb
- Height: 0.5-2 feet
- Width: 0.3-0.8 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Yellow, Orange
- Flowering Season: Spring, Winter
- Leaf Retention:
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Medium
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance
Natural Habitat
Grasslands, open woodlands, and scrub areas in the Western USA, British Columbia, and Northwest Mexico
Other Names
Common Names: Yellow Burweed, Fiddleneck, Intermediate Fiddleneck, Rancher’s Fiddleneck, Amsinckie Intermédiaire
Scientific Names: , Amsinckia intermedia, Amsinckia menziesii var. intermedia, Amsinckia menziesii subsp. intermedia, Amsinckia intactilis, Amsinckia echinata, Amsinckia intermedia var. echinata, Amsinckia acuticarpa, Amsinckia congruens, Amsinckia ciliata
GBIF Accepted Name: Amsinckia intermedia Fisch. & C.A.Mey.