Encelia farinosa |
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Brittlebush, Desert Encelia |
Description
This deciduous mounding shrub typically has gray leaves that can reach 3' tall and wide. However, the leaves will turn white in drought conditions. Bright yellow 1" wide daisies appear in spring and summer. There is rapid growth following rain but thisshrub is short-lived. Individual plants will reseed to repopulate. It does well in hot areas but cannot tolerate clay soils due to root rot. It will become overgrown and fragile if overwatered. It will suffer frost damage at 25 degrees F.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Design Styles
Desert, Ranch, Rockery, Wildgarden
Accenting Features
Showyflower, Unusualfoliage
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Bank, Bedding, Entry, Shrub Border, Foundation, Parkingstrip, Patio, Parkinglot, Raisedplanter, Wallsfences, Walkways
Special Uses
Erosioncontrol, Filler, Massplanting, Fireresistant, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Plant shrubs and trees in groupings according to similarity of water requirements; then water each "hydrozone" according to its needs.
