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Encelia densiflora

Brittlebush

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Description

This plant will grow 2-5' high and produces bright yellow flowers that bloom from March to June. It has silvery/gray 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

Low

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:

Be sure to fix all leaks promptly no matter how small they may seem.