Amsinckia spectabilis var. spectabilis

Amsinckia spectabilis var. spectabilis

Native to:
Canada | BC | Mexico | Mexico Northwest

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Boraginaceae
Genus:
Amsinckia
Species:
Amsinckia spectabilis var. spectabilis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
100 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
mar,apr,may,jun
Bloom Colors:
orange, yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, native pollinators
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
7–21 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate readily with fall or winter rains. Light may improve germination rates.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI