Encelia californica
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California Bush Sunflower
| Evergreen-Deciduous | Semi-Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Overall Mature Size | Small |
| Mature Height & Spread | 3-4' x 3-4' |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Water | Low water |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Special Features | Low Water Use |
| Container Sizes | #1, #5 |
| Natural Growth Habit | Rounding |
| Sunset Garden Zones | 7-16, 18-24 |
| Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone | 10-11 |
| Plant Type | Shrub |
Encelia Californica sometimes called Coast Sunflower is a perennial shrub that grows 3-4 ft. high. It acts well as a large scale ground cover. It produces 2 inch daisy-like flowers but the plant is short-lived. Sometimes it is better if mixed with ceanothus or salvias for the short-term. It is native in California from Santa Maria to San Diego. It is not frost tolerant but it will recover from 27 deg. F. It makes beautiful cut flowers.
