Encelia californica 'El Dorado' |
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Coast Sunflower selection |
Description
The California native Coast sunflower is a showy member of the Coastal Scrub California Native plant community, displaying bright yellow daisy-like flowers with a dark brown center from late winter into spring.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
Plant Type
Shrub, Perennial, Wildflower
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Season
Winter, Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Green, Light Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low, Low, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Location Uses
Perennial Border, Park, Roadside, With Rocks
Special Uses
Erosion Control, Mass Planting, Fire Resistant, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
Butterflies
Water Saving Tip:
Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.
Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.
Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.