Eremophila alternifolia – Emu Bush

Eremophila alternifolia - Poverty Bush has medicinal uses

Eremophila alternifolia - Emu Bush
Eremophila alternifolia - Emu Bush
Eremophila alternifolia - Emu Bush

A tough plant for dry conditions, it grows as a small to medium shrub. It has tubular shaped flowers that can be white, yellow, cream or pink, often prettily spotted. Flowering is in spring, also some in autumn to winter, and nectar loving birds and insects will feed from them. Originates in arid areas, but is also tolerant of some humidity. Likes a spot in full sun and needs well drained soil, will also grow in heavier soils with adequate drainage. Tip pruning after flowering will help maintain a more compact shape.

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Family : Scrophulariaceae

Cultivar Name:

Plant Type : Small shrub, Large shrub

Width : 3

Flowering Time : Autumn, Winter

Soil Type : Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Saline, Poor soil

Climate Zone : Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Spreading, Mound-shaped

Soil Moisture : Dry, Well-drained

Special Uses : Playground friendly

Scientific Name: Eremophila alternifolia

Common Name : Poverty Bush

Height : 4

Flower Color : White, Cream, Pink

pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Coastal garden, Drought resistant

Light : Sunny, Light shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Nectar eating birds, Other insects