California Brickellbush
(Brickellia californica)
California Brickellbush (Brickellia californica)
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Jesse Rorabaugh
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Photo by: Jesse Rorabaugh | License Type: Public Domain | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/ | Rights Holder: Jesse Rorabaugh | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2017-02-04T11:30:52-08:00 |
Estimated Native Range
Summary
Brickellia californica, commonly known as California Brickellbush, is a deciduous subshrub or shrub native to chaparral, coastal sage scrub, and riparian areas within the Southwestern USA, California, and Northwestern Mexico. It exhibits a thickly branching habit, reaching heights of 5–200 cm (2–78.5 in). The plant’s foliage is characterized by fuzzy, glandular, roughly triangular leaves with toothed to serrated margins. The inflorescences, located at the ends of stem branches, feature many small leaves and clusters of narrow, cylindrical flower heads, each about 13 millimeters long, enveloped by flat, wide, purplish-green overlapping phyllaries. At the tip of the head, numerous long white to pink disc florets emerge. The blooming period extends from August through November, offering a subtle floral display.
California Brickellbush is valued for its drought tolerance and the textural interest it adds to native plant gardens, xeriscapes, and wildlife habitats. It is often used for restoration projects and naturalized areas due to its adaptability to low-water conditions. This plant thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers well-drained soils. It is relatively low-maintenance, requiring minimal supplemental water once established. However, gardeners should be aware of its potential to spread if conditions are favorable.CC BY-SA 4.0
California Brickellbush is valued for its drought tolerance and the textural interest it adds to native plant gardens, xeriscapes, and wildlife habitats. It is often used for restoration projects and naturalized areas due to its adaptability to low-water conditions. This plant thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers well-drained soils. It is relatively low-maintenance, requiring minimal supplemental water once established. However, gardeners should be aware of its potential to spread if conditions are favorable.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Subshrub, Shrub
- Height: 2-3 feet
- Width: 2-3 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: N/A
- Flowering Season: Fall, Summer
- Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Low
- Drainage: Fast
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Fragrant, Low Maintenance, Rock Garden
Natural Habitat
Native to chaparral, coastal sage scrub, and riparian areas within the Southwestern USA and Northwestern Mexico
Other Names
Common Names: Jepson’s Brickellbush
Scientific Names: , Brickellia californica, Brickellia wrightii, Brickellia albicaulis, Brickellia reniformis, Brickellia californica var. lobulata, Brickellia tenera, Brickellia californica var. tenera, Coleosanthus albicaulis, Coleosanthus axillaris
GBIF Accepted Name: Brickellia californica (Torr. & A.Gray) A.Gray