Shrubs - Brittlebrush

Native gray leafed shrub for tough color. Brittlebushes are one of the most commonly occurring Sonoran desert shrubs, covering our hillsides and desert floor with bright yellow daisylike blooms in spring and again in summers that receive monsoon rains. Flowers form on branched stalks above the gray foliage. They are extremely drought and heat tolerant. While they appreciate more water initially to become established, like any true native, more water encourages rangy out of control growth which can cause otherwise low maintenance plants into high maintenance plants, so wean them off frequent watering after one year. Brittlebush pairs well with many flowering shrubs, perennials, and groundcovers, as well as large accent plants and desert trees.

Scientific name:  Encelia farinosa 

Mature size:  4-5 ft. high and wide

Sun:  Full sun