Encelia densiflora
Brittlebush, Desert Encelia
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.
Sun
Full
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Soil Condition
Average
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
Attracts Bees
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.