Encelia californica 'El Dorado'

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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.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • 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:

Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.