Encelia Species, Brittle Bush, Goldhills, Incienso, White Brittlebush
Enceliafarinosa

Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Encelia (en-SEE-lee-uh)
Species: farinosa (far-ih-NOH-suh)

Synonym:Encelia farinosa var. phenicodonta

Synonym:Encelia farinosa f. phenicodonta

Synonym:Encelia farinosa var. radians

Synonym:Encelia radians

Category
Shrubs

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Evergreen
This plant is resistant to deer
Shiny/Glossy
Succulent

Foliage Color
Bronze
Blue-Green

Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
Gold (yellow-orange)

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry