TROPICAL PLANT ENCYCLOPEDIA

Encelia farinosa

Brittlebush, Goldenhills, Incienso
Family: Asteraceae
Origin: Mexico
Small plant 2-5 ft

Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirds

Ethnomedical plant.
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Perennial, Deciduous. The leaves drop off during periods of drought and after heavy frosts. Landscape Uses:Border, Erosion control, Ground cover, Massing, Specimen. Requires a very warm sunny position in a deep very well-drained soil.

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