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-grey 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
Very Low, Low, Extra in Summer
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:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.