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Brittlebush is a tender perennial desert shrub that blooms with yellow flowers in early spring. It is one of the most common and noticeable wildflowers in the Sonoran Desert. The wood is brittle, hence the name. The flowers and stems have a resin that has been used for medicinal purposes and everything from chewing gum to glue. The stems are rumored to have been used by cowboys as a toothbrush. The sap from the stems was used to make a burnable incense. Brittlebush is very easy to grow and makes a great addition to rock gardens or other low water use areas.
Additional Info
| Botanical Name | Encelia farinosa |
|---|---|
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Min. Time to Germinate | 7 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate | 21 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds | Surface Sow; press seeds gently into the soil to make good contact, but do not cover with any additional soil; these seeds require light to germinate |
| When to Sow | Indoors 4-6 weeks before last spring frost, Outdoors after all danger of spring frost is past |
| Growing Height | 24-36 in. (60-90 cm) |
| Plant Spacing | 24-36 in. (60-90 cm) |
| Hardiness | USDA Zone 7a: to 5F, USDA Zone 7b: to 10F, USDA Zone 8a: to 15F, USDA Zone 8b: to 20F, USDA Zone 9a: to 25F, USDA Zone 9b: to 30F |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Danger | N/A |
| Bloom Color | Bright Yellow, Gold (Yellow-Orange) |
| Bloom Time | Late Spring/Early Summer |
| Foliage | Aromatic, Blue-Green, Evergreen, Silver/Gray |
| Other Details | Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping, This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds, This plant is resistant to deer |
| Soil pH Requirements | 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral), 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) |
| Propagation Methods | From seed; direct sow after last frost, From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
| Seed Collecting | Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds |
| Seeds Per Pack | 50 |
