Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Boraginaceae

Genus:

Amsinckiopsis

Species:

Amsinckiopsis kingii var. harknesii

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

30 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

mar,apr,may

Bloom Colors:

yellow, orange

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, native pollinators

Deer Resistant:

Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily with moisture and warmth; annual species with quick germination typical of desert ephemerals.

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