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    Encelia virginensis

    Also Known As

    • Virgin River Brittlebush

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 3'-4'
    • W: 2'-3'

    planting zones

    • 7a-9b

    Encelia virginensis plant details

    Encelia virginensis is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with blue foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and low water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Encelia virginensis

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: asteraceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen blue
    Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in spring

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Encelia virginensis

    USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: low
    Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Encelia virginensis plant

    How to Grow Encelia virginensis

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • low

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

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    Encelia farinosa

    aka Brittlebush, Golden Hills, Incienso

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Perennial

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 1'-5'

    Width: 1'-4'

    • sun
    • low - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Encelia farinosa flower by Stan Shebs
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    Encelia californica

    aka Coast Sunflower

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Perennial

    Zones

    9b-10b

    Size

    Height: 3'-5'

    Width: 3'-5'

    • sun
    • low - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Encelia californica flower by Far Out Flora
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