The Brittle Brush is a shrub that can be found in desert landscapes up to 3,200ft elevation. This plant has greenish-gray, white leaves, and is topped with yellow daisy-like flowers. Brittle Brush flowers attract many pollinators such as bees, butterflies and a variety of wildlife. This plant can also be useful in rocky soil to prevent erosion.
Encelia farinosa (Brittle Brush)
Encelia farinosa
Brittle Brush
The Brittle Brush is a shrub that can be found in desert landscapes up to 3,200ft elevation. This plant has greenish-gray, white leaves, and is topped with yellow daisy-like flowers. Brittle Brush flowers attract many pollinators such as bees, butterflies and a variety of wildlife. This plant can also be useful in rocky soil to prevent erosion.
| Plant Type | Native, Shrub |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 10 (30°F)Zone 11 (40°F)Zone 9 (20° F) |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Flower Season | Spring, Winter |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Height | 1-5ft |
| Spread | 4ft |
| Characteristics | Great Foliage, Showy |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Pollinators, Wildlife |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Garden Uses | Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders, Mass Planting, Patio and Containers |
| Tolerance | Drought, Heat, Rocky Soil |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
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