Shrub- Brittlebush
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Common Name: Brittlebush
Botanical Name: Encelia farinosa
Description: Perennial, native to the Southwest
Sun: Full sun
Water: Low to none. Water during prolonged drought periods
Soil: Adaptable, good drainage
Habit and form: Much branched shrub grows 3 to 4 feet high, up to 4 feet wideFlower type: Loose clusters of yellow daisies
Bloom season: Blooms in spring
Pruning time & method: Cut back after spring bloom by at least one-third to encourage repeated flowering
Maintenance tips: Remove unsightly seed heads after blooms fade to expose attractive foliage; cut back in fall to promote herbaceous growth
Common problems: No significant problems
Comments: Typically sparse foliage tends to drop in times of drought; useful for places out of reach of irrigation. Attractive to butterflies; birds like the seeds,
