Plant of the Month – January 2014
Brittlebush Encelia farinosa Plant Form: Evergreen Shrub Water Use: Very Low Mature Size: 3’ tall x 4’ wide Exposure: Full Sun Bloom Time: Winter to Spring (November – May) and after rain Native to: High & Low Deserts of California (below 3,000 feet), Arizona, Utah, Baja, and Mexico Hardiness: Limbs cold hardy to 25°F; Roots hardy to 15°F Brittlebush is a fast-growing, aromatic, rounded shrub with bright yellow flowers that contrast beautifully with its large, gray leaves. Its […]