Cynara scolymus artichoke Winter Brittlebush (Encelia species)

Brittlebush (Encelia species)

Coastal Buckwheat

The flowers have white crinkled petals with a yellow center and bloom May through July

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and your suncatcher will transform the sunlight light into an explosion of multiple hues

Cynara scolymus artichoke Winter Brittlebush (Encelia species)A perennial that grows quickly and can reach up to five feet tall and wide. It is both ornamental and edible. The flower buds at the top of stalks may be cut off as a vegetable. If you do not cut it, a purple flower blooms. These plants do well in containers. Plant in Full Sun Best in well drained soil Water regularly Attracts bees and butterflies Native to the Mediterranean