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California Native Plant

Encelia farinosa

Brittlebush

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Information by: Kathleen Moore        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Silvery gray mounding shrub grows to 3' x 4'. Yellow daisylike flowers appear winter to spring. Short lived individual plants but will reseed easily. Good for naturalistic landscapes. Rapid growth following rain. Overgrown and fragile if overwatered. Seeds attract birds. Native to Sonoran & Mojave deserts.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

3-6'

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

Winter, Spring

Leaf Color

Grey, Silver

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring

Location Uses

Background, Entry, Shrub Border, Foundation, Parking Strip, Patio, Parking Lot, Swimming Pool, Walls / Fences, Walkways

Special Uses

Erosion Control, Filler, Mass Planting, Naturalizing

Attracts Wildlife

Birds, Butterflies

Water Saving Tip:

Apply a 2" layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost, or aged sawdust.

Inorganic mulches such as gravel are also acceptable.