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Amsinckia intermedia (Common Fiddleneck, or Intermediate Fiddleneck) is a species of plant in the Boraginaceae family (also called the Borage or Forget-me-not family). It is one of the common fiddlenecks of western North America, distributed from Alaska and Canada through the contiguous United States to Mexico. Like other members of the genus, it has a terminal flowering whorl somewhat shaped like the head of a violin or fiddle, hence the name fiddleneck. The flowers are yellow-orange, orange, or dark yellow.

Plant type

Annual herb

Size

8 - 47 in Tall

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Color

Yellow, Orange

Flowering season

Winter, Spring

Sun

Full Sun

Water

Low

Ease of care

Moderate

Sunset Zones

2, 3, 7*, 8*, 9*, 10*, 14*, 15, 16, 17, 18*, 19*, 20*, 21*, 22*, 23*, 24

Site type

Open, disturbed places

Plant communities

Chaparral, Creosote Bush Scrub, Foothill Woodland, Valley Grassland, Yellow Pine Forest

Caterpillars
Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 2 likely

Confirmed Likely

Alfalfa Looper Moth

Autographa californica

Painted Lady

Vanessa cardui