Encelia farinosa
Brittlebush
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Brittlebush (Encelia farinosa) - Description
E. farinosa is native to the Southwest. It bears silvery woolly leaves in dense clusters. The shrub bears yellow or brown centered daisies.
Brittlebush (Encelia farinosa) - Blooming
In spring, strongly scented, yellow flowerheads with yellow or red-brown disks are borne. They may also flower after a sporadic rainfall.
Brittlebush (Encelia farinosa) - Growth
Deciduous shrubs and perennials, endemic to dry, arid habitats. Does best in full sun, but does poorly with wet winters. Its leaves produce a substance detrimental to winter annual. Encelia works well in a native or desert garden. In less hardy areas, raise plants in a cool greenhouse with a minimum temperature of 35F (2C). During the day, set temperatures between 41-50F (5-10C), and at night, keep the temperature at 36F (2C).
Brittlebush (Encelia farinosa) - Planting
Sow seeds in spring outdoors in containers. Species can also be propagated with softwood cuttings taken in summer. Softwood cuttings are cuttings taken from young, non-woody growth.
Brittlebush (Encelia farinosa) - Pest
Uncommon.
Brittlebush (Encelia farinosa) - Interesting facts
Early Spanish settlers burned the brittle, dried stems of the Encelia as incense, providing two common names for the plant today.
Brittlebush (Encelia farinosa) - Soil and irrigation
Requires little or no water, maybe only a few times during the summer. Useful for out-of-the-way places out of reach of irrigation. Be careful not to over-water in summer in hot desert regions. Does best in sandy soil that is moderately fertile and well-draining.
