Brittlebush
Encelia farinosa
Brittlebush is a great plant for naturalistic landscapes. Its seeds attract birds.
THE BASICS
Type: Shrub
Sun: Full/reflected sun
Hardiness: 25°F
Water: Very Low
Native to: Sonoran, Mojave Deserts
GROWTH RATE
Growth Rate: Fast
Mature Height: 3 feet
Mature Width: 4 feet
Mature Form: Mounding
FOLIAGE
Evergreen
Color: Silvery-gray
Texture: Medium
WILDLIFE
Birds
FLOWERS
Flower Color: Yellow daisylike
Season: winter, spring
COMMENTS
Litter: Low
Thorns: None
Allergenic: No
Irritation: None
Photo Credit: Dave Seibert
Photo Credit: Carol Ward
Photo Credit: Carol Ward
Photo Credit: Carol Ward
Photos (l-r, t-b) : Dave Seibert, Carol Ward, Carol Ward, Carol Ward