Eremophila veneta – Emu Bush

Eremophila veneta - emu bush
Eremophila veneta - emu bush

A low growing shrub from the arid south west of Western Australia, with silvery flowers in spring. Bird attracting. A tough plant for hot dry areas, it needs a sunny spot in free draining soil, and dislikes humidity.
This plant used to be known as Eremophila metallica.

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Family : Scrophulariaceae

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Plant Type : Small shrub

Width : 2

Flowering Time : Spring

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

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

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Spreading

Soil Moisture : Dry, Well-drained

Special Uses : Pipe and drain friendly

Scientific Name: Eremophila veneta

Common Name : Emu Bush

Height : 1.2

Flower Color : White, Green

pH Level : Neutral, Alkaline

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Drought resistant

Light : Sunny

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

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