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Amsinckia Species, Bristly Fiddleneck, Checker Fiddle-Neck

Amsinckiatessellata

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Genus
Amsinckia (am-SING-kee-uh)
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Species
tessellata (tess-ell-AY-tuh)
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Synonym
Amsinckia densirugosa
Amsinckia hendersonii
Amsinckia washingtonensis
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Succulent
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger

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Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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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

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Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting

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Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Phoenix, Arizona

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smiln32
Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | November 2004 | neutral

Another common name for this plant is Checker fiddleneck.

It likes dry sandy or gravelly places up to altitudes of 6000' a...Read More

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