Acton Encelia, Acton Brittlebush, Acton's Brittlebush
Fast-growing and easy to grow, Encelia actoni (Acton Encelia) is a much-branched shrub with slender stems bearing alternate, gray-green, triangular to ovate leaves, 2 in. long (5 cm). Profuse daisy-like flowers with 14-25 bright yellow rays surrounding darker center disks are borne singly at the ends of the stems from early spring to mid-summer. Rich in nectar, they attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. Handling cold, sun, and wind, Acton Encelia is a good choice for mixed borders or perennial beds in water-wise gardens.
| Hardiness |
8 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Compositae |
| Common names | Brittlebush |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid), |
| Height | 2' - 5' (60cm - 150cm) |
| Spread | 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spacing | 36" (90cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | California, United States, Southwest, Nevada |
| Tolerance | Drought |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |
| Hardiness |
8 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Compositae |
| Common names | Brittlebush |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid), |
| Height | 2' - 5' (60cm - 150cm) |
| Spread | 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spacing | 36" (90cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | California, United States, Southwest, Nevada |
| Tolerance | Drought |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |
How many Encelia actoni (Acton Encelia) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Encelia actoni (Acton Encelia) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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