Plant Profile

Plant Profile

Encelia farinosa
desert sunflower

  • enceliafarinosa

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Yellow sunflower perennial with silver foliage. Can cut back when flowering is done and get another set of flowers.

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Plant Facts & Observations

Identification

Botanical Name

 Encelia farinosa

Common Name

 desert sunflower

Origin

 California Native

Characteristics

Plant Type

 Perennial

Growth Rate

 Fast growth rate

Mature Size

 3 tall × 3 wide

Flower Color

 Yellow

Blooming Season

 Flowers Spring / Summer

Foliage

 Evergreen

Wildlife Value

 Bees, Butterflies, Songbirds

Climactic Requirements

Light

 Full Sun

Water

 Drought Tolerant / Occasional
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