Brittlebush will be starting to bloom soon so we thought this would be a good one to share…

• Common Name: Brittlebush
• Botanical Name: Encelia farinosa
• Native Distribution:  Sonoran, Mojave deserts
• Hardiness: 25°
• Sun: Reflected sun
• Water: Very low
• Growth (rate, size and form): Fast, 3 x 4, mounding
• Foliage (e/d, color, texture): Evergreen, silvery gray, medium texture
• Flowers (color & season): Yellow daisy like, winter to spring
• Comments (litter, thorns, allergenic): Low litter, no thorns
• Special Features (wildlife, other): Good for naturalistic landscapes.  Seeds attract birds.