Encelia frutescens

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Encelia frutescens

Green Brittlebush

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Information by: George Hull MSN Photographer:

Description

Green variation of Encelia farinosa that grows 4' x 5' wide. Much more cold tolerant than the silver variety. Blooms profusely through spring and summer with yellow flowers that have no petals. Rounded shrub. Prefers full sun and well drained sites. Native to the southwest and Mexico.

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

1-3', 3-6'

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

Attracts Bees

Design Styles

Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Entry, Foundation, Parking Strip, Patio, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, Walls / Fences, Walkways

Special Uses

Filler, Mass Planting, Naturalizing

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.