Coast Sunflower, Coast Encelia

Encelia californica

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Overview

Encelia californica, commonly known as the Coast Sunflower, is an evergreen shrub native to California. It thrives in full sun, reaching 2-3 ft in height with an equal spread. Its daisy-like yellow flowers bloom year-round, providing vivid color. Ideal for drought-tolerant landscapes, it requires minimal water once established and attracts pollinators. Plant in well-drained soil for optimal growth. USDA Hardiness Zones: 8-10.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, LowZones 8–10Climate Arid

Coast Sunflower, Coast Encelia (Encelia californica) — Encelia californica, commonly known as the Coast Sunflower, is an evergreen shrub native to California

Coast Sunflower, Coast Encelia (Encelia californica) — It thrives in full sun, reaching 2-3 ft in height with an equal spread

Coast Sunflower, Coast Encelia (Encelia californica) — Its daisy-like yellow flowers bloom year-round, providing vivid color

Coast Sunflower, Coast Encelia (Encelia californica) — Plant in well-drained soil for optimal growth

Coast Sunflower, Coast Encelia (Encelia californica) — Ideal for drought-tolerant landscapes, it requires minimal water once established and attracts

Coast Sunflower, Coast Encelia (Encelia californica) — is an evergreen shrub indigenous to the coastal regions of California

Coast Sunflower, Coast Encelia (Encelia californica) — USDA Hardiness Zones: 8-10

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Extra in Summer, Low
USDA zones: 8–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Asteraceae
Climate: Arid

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Coast Sunflower, Coast Encelia (Encelia californica) — Encelia californica, commonly known as the Coast Sunflower, is an evergreen shrub native to California

Coast Sunflower, Coast Encelia (Encelia californica) — It thrives in full sun, reaching 2-3 ft in height with an equal spread

Coast Sunflower, Coast Encelia (Encelia californica) — Its daisy-like yellow flowers bloom year-round, providing vivid color

Coast Sunflower, Coast Encelia (Encelia californica) — Plant in well-drained soil for optimal growth

Coast Sunflower, Coast Encelia (Encelia californica) — Ideal for drought-tolerant landscapes, it requires minimal water once established and attracts

Coast Sunflower, Coast Encelia (Encelia californica) — is an evergreen shrub indigenous to the coastal regions of California

Coast Sunflower, Coast Encelia (Encelia californica) — USDA Hardiness Zones: 8-10

Coast Sunflower, Coast Encelia (Encelia californica) — It flourishes in full sunlight and is tolerant of seaside conditions, making it perfect for coastal

Coast Sunflower, Coast Encelia (Encelia californica) — making it a versatile addition to a garden

Coast Sunflower, Coast Encelia (Encelia californica) — With moderate to low water requirements

Coast Sunflower, Coast Encelia (Encelia californica) — adding a textural contrast to the garden

Coast Sunflower, Coast Encelia (Encelia californica) — the Coast Sunflower is highly drought-resistant

Coast Sunflower, Coast Encelia (Encelia californica) — each blossom spanning roughly 2 to 3 inches across

Coast Sunflower, Coast Encelia (Encelia californica) — the plant is adorned with bright yellow

Coast Sunflower, Coast Encelia (Encelia californica) — yellow flowers in the garden

Coast Sunflower, Coast Encelia (Encelia californica) — shrub with yellow blooms

Coast Sunflower, Coast Encelia (Encelia californica) — Encelia californica, commonly known as the Coast Sunflower, is an evergreen shrub native to, image 18

Coast Sunflower, Coast Encelia (Encelia californica) — shrub for full

Coast Sunflower, Coast Encelia (Encelia californica) — It thrives in full sun, reaching 2-3 ft in height with an equal spread; the Coast Sunflower is highly

Coast Sunflower, Coast Encelia (Encelia californica) — Its daisy-like yellow flowers bloom year-round, providing vivid color; encelia californica, commonly

Coast Sunflower, Coast Encelia (Encelia californica) — Ideal for drought-tolerant landscapes, it requires minimal water once established and, image 21

Coast Sunflower, Coast Encelia (Encelia californica) — Plant in well-drained soil for optimal growth; yellow flowers in the garden

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