Encelia farinosa

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Brittlebush, Incienso

 
California Native Plant
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Information by: George Hull MSN        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

This dependable mounding shrub reaches 1'-3' tall and wide. Leaves are evergreen and silvery gray but will turn green with more water. Bright yellow, 1" wide daisies appear in spring and summer. Short lived individual plants but will reseed. A great shrub for difficult situations such as a hillside. Damaged in mid 20 degrees F. It does well in hot areas with well draining soil. Be careful of root rot in heavy soils. Do not overwater.

 

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  • Design

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

Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.