Encelia californica
Deciduous, Shrubs, Flowers
ENCELIAMuch-branched shrubs to 3 ft. high and 4 ft. wide, with typically sparse foliage that tends to drop in times of drought. Loose clusters of yellow daisies bloom in spring; after bloom, cut back by at least a third to encourage repeat flowering. Useful for out-of-the-way places out of reach of irrigation. Be especially careful not to overwater in summer in hot desert regions.
Encelia californicaNative to SouthernCalifornia. Bright green leavesto 2 1/2 in. long; brown-centered flowers to nearly 3 in. across.
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