Eremophila nivea – Emu Bush

Eremophila nivea - emu bush
Eremophila nivea - emu bush

A beautiful silvery foliaged shrub with purple tubular flowers in spring and summer. A good plant for drier areas, as it will be short lived in more humid areas. Needs good drainage and a sunny spot. It is helpful to mound the soil to improve drainage. Prune lightly after flowering. Feed with a good native fertiliser. Grafted plants will perform better in more humid areas.

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Family : Scrophulariaceae

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Plant Type : Small shrub, Large shrub

Width : 2

Flowering Time : Spring, Summer, Winter

Soil Type : Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix

Climate Zone : Warm temperate, Mediterranean, Semi-arid, Arid

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Mound-shaped

Soil Moisture : Dry, Well-drained

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Scientific Name: Eremophila nivea

Common Name : Emu Bush

Height : 2

Flower Color : Purple, Mauve

pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline

Plant Environment : Container growing, Flower garden, Coastal garden, Drought resistant

Light : Sunny

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Nectar eating birds, Butterflies