California Brickellbush
Brickellia californica
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Asteraceae
- Genus:
- Brickellia
- Species:
- Brickellia californica
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Subshrub
- Height:
- 6-8 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jul, aug, sep, oct, nov
- Bloom Colors:
- White, Yellow, Green, Purple
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Native Range
United States: Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Utah
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Schinia buta, Schinia oleagina
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rocky, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 8.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- thrives in arid and semi-arid regions
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: None required
Establishment: Seeds for propagation are collected from ripe fruits from mid-summer to early fall. The plant is native to diverse dry habitats below 2,700 m in California, Idaho, Colorado, Texas, and northern Mexico.
Source: npn.rngr.net