Encelia farinosa

Brittlebush, Incienso

Family: Asteraceae Aster


Type Shrub
USDA Hardiness range 8A - 11
Exposure Full sun
Bloom color Yellow
Bloom time Spring and Winter
Water needs Dry
Landscape uses Border, erosion control, ground cover, massing, specimen
Height 24" to 36" / 60cm to 90cm
Spread 24" to 36" / 60cm to 90cm
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Evergreen
Leaf color Silvery
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy
Form Irregular or sprawling, rounded
Attributes and features Native to North America, fragrant foliage