How much sun does Eastwood's fiddleneck need?

Eastwood's fiddleneck grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Eastwood's fiddleneck bloom?

Eastwood's fiddleneck blooms in March, April, and May.

Where is Eastwood's fiddleneck native?

Eastwood's fiddleneck (Amsinckia eastwoodiae) is native to CA, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.

What pollinators does Eastwood's fiddleneck attract?

Eastwood's fiddleneck draws bees.

Eastwood's fiddleneck

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Amsinckia eastwoodiae

Last reviewed: November 2026

Eastwood's fiddleneck (Amsinckia eastwoodiae) is a annual forb native to CA. It blooms in March, April, and May. The flowers draw bees.

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Toxicity unknown

Eastwood's fiddleneck (Amsinckia eastwoodiae) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.

Light

full sun

Water

low

Size

8"–24" H × 8"–16" W

Bloom

Mar, Apr, May

Native to

Pollinators

bees

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A bristly annual wildflower with coiled clusters of small orange to yellow tubular flowers that uncurl as they open, held on rough, hairy stems. Its coarse texture reads as informal rather than groomed.

Growing Eastwood's fiddleneck

Grow Eastwood's fiddleneck in full sun and low water. Mature plants reach 8 to 24 inches tall and spread 8 to 16 inches wide.

Wildlife value

The nectar-rich flowers attract native bees during spring wildflower bloom in open grassland.

Common questions

How much sun does Eastwood's fiddleneck need?: Eastwood's fiddleneck grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Eastwood's fiddleneck bloom?: Eastwood's fiddleneck blooms in March, April, and May.
Where is Eastwood's fiddleneck native?: Eastwood's fiddleneck (Amsinckia eastwoodiae) is native to CA, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
What pollinators does Eastwood's fiddleneck attract?: Eastwood's fiddleneck draws bees.

Native range data from vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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