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California brittlebush
Encelia californica
shrub☀️ full sun💧 low water
A California native shrub with bright yellow daisy-like flowers and silvery-green foliage that thrives in hot, dry conditions. Excellent for drought-tolerant landscapes and attracts butterflies.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 9a to Zone 11bSeasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringSummer
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
California native
Native to: California
Function & Care
erosion controlpollinator nectarywildlife benefit
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation