Bittlebush
Encelia farinosa
A radiant desert shrub with silvery foliage and golden daisy-like blooms.
- Plant Type
- Shrubs & Roses
- Width
- 5 Ft.
- Height
- 5 Ft.
- USDA hardiness zone
- 8 - 11
- Sun requirements
- Full Sun
- Design image count
- 2
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Encelia farinosa, commonly known as brittlebush, is a mounding desert shrub reaching up to five feet in height. It is characterized by its striking silvery-gray, velvety foliage that helps reflect heat in arid environments. During spring, it produces a profusion of bright yellow daisy-like flowers on long stalks. This tough, drought-deciduous plant is ideal for erosion control on slopes, xeriscaping, and native gardens. It thrives in full sun and well-drained, sandy or rocky soils.