Amsinckia Species, Menzies' Fiddleneck, Rancher's Fireweed, Small-Flowered Fiddleneck
Amsinckiamenziesii

Family: Boraginaceae Genus: Amsinckia (am-SING-kee-uh)
Species: menziesii (menz-ESS-ee-eye)

Synonym:Amsinckia idahoensis

Synonym:Amsinckia micrantha

Synonym:Amsinckia retrorsa

Synonym:Amsinckia rugosa

Category

Annuals

Water Requirements

Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Succulent

Foliage Color

Unknown

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness

Not Applicable

Where to Grow

Unknown

Danger

Unknown

Bloom Color

Pale Yellow

Bloom Characteristics

This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Unknown

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Other details

May be a noxious weed or invasive

Soil pH requirements

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information

Unknown

Propagation Methods

From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall

Seed Collecting

Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds