Shrubs
Brittlebush
Encelia farinosa
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Good for naturalistic landscapes. Provides food and shelter for birds and small mammals.
The Basics
Type: ShrubsSun: Full/reflected SunHardiness: 25°FWater: Very LowNative Sonoran DesertGrowth
Growth Rate: FastMature Height: 3'Mature Width: 4'Mature Form: MoundingFoliage
EvergreenColor: Silvery-grayTexture: MediumWildlife
Bees Birds Butterflies Other pollinators Small mammalsFlowers
Flower Color: Yellow daisy-likeSeason: Winter to springComments
Litter: LowThorns: NoneIrritation: NoneAttracts Wildlife
Native
Pool Friendly
Rabbit Resistant
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Photo By: Dave Seibert
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Photo By: Carol Ward
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Photo By: Carol Ward