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Encelia farinosa

Brittlebush

Plant photo of: Encelia farinosa
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

Water Saving Tip:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.