Water Needs
Light Needs
Common Name
Brittlebush
Scientific Name
Encelia Farinosa
Botanical Pronunciation
en-SEAL-E-ah fair-i-NO-sa
Plant Type
Small Shrubs
Deciduous / Evergreen
Winter evergreen to almost summer deciduous
Special Features
Flower stamens exude a fragrant resin
Blooms
Lemon yellow daisy-like flowers, heaviest in the spring. It may continue to bloom well into the summertime with some humidity and a little extra moisture.
Growth Habit
compact, Rounded
Growth Rate
Fast
Average Landscape Size
spreading, can reach up to 4 feet in height
Landscape Uses
Ground cover, Perennial border
Care Information
Brittlebush is a member of the sunflower family. The hairs on the brittlebush plant serve several purposes. Many desert plants have hairy leaves or stems. The hairs act like a blanket over the leaves to protect them from the heat and cold. The white color reflects the sunlight helping to keep the plant cool. They also help trap any moisture and reduce the amount of water lost.
