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California Brickellbush

Brickellia californica, Asteraceae

Zones
7–10
Layer
Shrub
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Pollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect HabitatPest Confuser

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6.5 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Notch-leaf PhaceliaPhacelia crenulata
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Bloomer's GoldenbushEricameria bloomeri

Both Asteraceae shrubs produce defensive compounds that can inhibit nearby woody species establishment

Santa Barbara CeanothusCeanothus impressus

Shrubby species produce secondary compounds that inhibit nearby woody plant establishment

Uses

Functions

Native Carpenter Bee ForageParasitoid Wasp HabitatHover Fly NectarDesert Specialist Bee SupportLate Fall Blooms

Medicinal Uses

Respiratory AilmentsDigestive Tea

Common Questions

What zones does California Brickellbush grow in?

California Brickellbush grows in USDA hardiness zones 7 through 10.

What are good companion plants for California Brickellbush?

Good companions for California Brickellbush include Notch-leaf Phacelia.

Design guilds with California Brickellbush and see companion relationships visually.

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