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Brickellbush.

Brickellia Californica

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Overview

Brickellbush (Brickellia californica) is a charming shrub native to southwestern U.S. landscapes. This hardy plant stands between 2 to 4 feet tall, boasting lush, olive-green leaves. In late summer to fall, it sprouts small, tubular, greenish-yellow flowers, attracting pollinators like butterflies. Ideal for xeriscaping, it thrives in well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Drought-tolerant once established, it's a low-maintenance choice for adding texture to garden spaces.

Sun FullWater Very LowZones 9–10
Brickellbush. (Brickellia Californica) — Brickellbush (Brickellia californica) is a charming shrub native to southwestern U.S

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Very Low
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Asteraceae

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Brickellbush. (Brickellia Californica) — consider placing Brickellbush in an area that receives full to partial sun; yellow flowers in the garden, image 73
Brickellbush. (Brickellia Californica) — leveraging its flexible size which ranges from 2 to 4 feet in height and 2 to 3 feet in width, image 74
Brickellbush. (Brickellia Californica) — Its woody stems are adorned by ovate leaves; especially butterflies.<br><br>In your landscape design, image 75
Brickellbush. (Brickellia Californica) — which are typically 1 to 3 inches long; less conspicuous but equally charming, image 76
Brickellbush. (Brickellia Californica) — exuding a green-grey hue with a rough texture; which reduces the need for frequent watering and care, image 77
Brickellbush. (Brickellia Californica) — Late summer to fall, it provides visual interest with clusters of small, compact flower heads; attracting, image 78
Brickellbush. (Brickellia Californica) — less conspicuous but equally charming; adding texture and variety to landscapes, image 79
Brickellbush. (Brickellia Californica) — consist of tube-shaped florets that are a subtle green or yellow; exuding a green-grey hue with a rough, image 80

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