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:
Remember to check your irrigation system at least once a month, especially your valves, sprinkler heads, and drip emitters.