Eremophila polyclada – Emu Bush

Eremophila polyclada - twiggy emu bush
Eremophila polyclada - twiggy emu bush

This is a medium sized, rather open shrub with pale mauve to white flowers, with the throats interestingly spotted with brown. It is one of the larger flowered Eremophilas. They can flower throughout the year, but mainly in summer, and are attractive to birds and insects. Native to inland arid areas, it dislikes humidity and bad drainage. Can lose it leaves in drought, which helps conserve moisture. Can grow on a wide range of soils, including clay loam, excessive alkilinity can cause yellowing. Withstands moderate frost, down to -5 degrees.

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Family : Scrophulariaceae

Cultivar Name:

Plant Type : Large shrub

Width : 5

Flowering Time : Summer, All year

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

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

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Open foliage

Soil Moisture : Dry, Well-drained

Special Uses : Pipe and drain friendly

Scientific Name: Eremophila polyclada

Common Name : Emu Bush

Height : 3

Flower Color : White, Mauve

pH Level : Neutral, Alkaline

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Drought resistant

Light : Sunny, Light shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates heavy frost, Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Nectar eating birds, Butterflies, Other insects