shrub · design plant record

Encelia farinosa

Brittlebush

A silver-leaved mound with winter-to-spring yellow flowers in its regional setting.

Height at maturity

About 0.91 m / 3 ft

Spread at maturity

About 1.22 m / 4 ft

Light

Sun

Moisture

Drier soil after establishment

Source-reported USDA zones

No USDA range verified

AMWUA reports hardiness to 25°F (about −3.9°C), not a USDA range. This does not guarantee survival at a particular site.

Principal seasonal role

Winter, Spring, Summer

Fit it to the site

A regional low-water candidate for full or reflected sun. Confirm local soil, drainage and pH before planting.

Reject colder or persistently wet locations without local advice. A regional evergreen label is not a promise of constant foliage in drought or cold.

Keep the care in the decision

Keep its natural outline and inspect establishment, crowding and seasonal loss of foliage. Do not force it into a narrow clipped strip.

Origin & safety checks

Sonoran Desert; check local range and provenance for a native-habitat project.

No thorns are reported by AMWUA. This is not a toxicity, allergy or pet-safety assessment.

Check current invasive restrictions with your local plant-health or extension authority. For pets, use the exact botanical name in a veterinary toxicity reference; for potential ingestion or exposure, get appropriate professional advice rather than relying on a design guide.