Encelia densiflora
Brittlebush, Desert Encelia
Description
This plant will grow 2'-5' high and produces bright yellow flowers that bloom from March to June. It has silvery/gray leaves and brittle branches that have an aromatic resin.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Grey Green, Grey, White
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Soil Condition
Average
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
Attracts Bees
Design Styles
Ranch
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Entry, Foundation, Parking Strip, Patio, Raised Planter, Walls / Fences, Walkways
Special Uses
Filler, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Check your irrigation controller once a month, and adjust as necessary.
Most plants require only one-third as much water in winter as they do in summer.