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Encelia densiflora

Brittlebush, Desert Encelia

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Information by: Jerry sortomme        Photographer:

 

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.