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Brittlebush
Encelia farinosa
shrub☀️ full sun💧 low water
A hardy desert shrub with silvery-gray foliage and bright yellow daisy-like flowers that bloom in spring and early summer. Extremely drought-tolerant once established and requires minimal water and maintenance.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
high
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 9b to Zone 11bpH Range
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 7 to 8.5Soil Texture
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringSummer
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Southwestern United States and Sonora, Mexico
Native to: Arizona, California, Nevada, Utah
Function & Care
erosion controlpollinator nectarywildlife benefit
Coppicing
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation