This fast-growing, mounding shrub occurs in sandy and gravelly soils in the southwestern U.S. and Mexico. Large gray leaves contrast with the bright yellow daisy-like flowers produced in the spring. Excess watering will produce large, short-lived plants. Plant in full sun and reflected heat and provide good drainage.
Encelia farinosa (Brittlebush)
Encelia farinosa
Brittlebush, Brittle Bush, Goldhills, Incienso, Encelia farinosa var. farinosa, Encelia farinosa var. phenicodonta, Encelia farinosa var. radians
This fast-growing, mounding shrub occurs in sandy and gravelly soils in the southwestern U.S. and Mexico. Large gray leaves contrast with the bright yellow daisy-like flowers produced in the spring. Excess watering will produce large, short-lived plants. Plant in full sun and reflected heat and provide good drainage.
| Plant Type | Native, Shrub |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 8 (10° F) |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Flower Season | Spring, Winter |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Height | 2' - 4' (ft) |
| Spread | 2' - 4' (ft) |
| Spacing | 48" (in) |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Garden Uses | Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders |
| Tolerance | Drought, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
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