Bugloss-flowered fiddleneck

Bugloss-flowered fiddleneck, or Tarweed Fiddleneck, is an 0.5-3 foot tall, upright, spring flowering annual wildflower. Native across the western US, in CA, Bugloss flowered fiddleneck is found across the western half of the state, often in foothill woodland and sagebrush scrub habitats.

Bristly foliage gives way to cheery marigold-yellow curling flowerheads in spring. One of the more common fiddlenecks, Bugloss-flowered fiddleneck should reseed well. In the garden, best grown with other annual wildflowers such as Clarkia, Madia, or other Tarweeds.

Lifeform: Annual

Sun: Full Sun

Water: Dry, Light, Moderate

Soil: Clay, Loam

Other: Attracts Bees, Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant

Container	D-16
Ecological Value	Likely host to Alfalfa Looper Moth and Painted Lady butterfly.
Distribution	Widespread across California, also native as far north as British Columbia.
Elevation	6" – 5917"
Communities	Foothill Woodland, Sagebrush Scrub
Habitat	Common in open grassland, foothill woodland, and disturbed areas.