Eremophila glabra ‘Burgundy’ – Emu Bush
A great ground cover Eremophila that flowers all winter with tubular red-brown blooms. The foliage is naturally dense with small, grey green leaves, and pruning after flowering will enhance this even more. It likes a sunny spot, well drained soil and low humidity. Great for coastal gardens. This is a useful plant for habitat gardens as it provides food for nectar eaters in winter when flowers are scarce.
| Family: | Scrophulariaceae |
| Scientific Name: | Eremophila glabra prostrate |
| Cultivar: | ‘Burgundy’ |
| Common Name: | Emu bush |
| Plant Type: | Large shrub, Ground cover |
| Height: | 0.3 ~ 0.5 metres |
| Width: | 1 ~ 2 metre |
| Flower Colour: | Red, Orange, Brown |
| Flowering Time: | Winter |
| Ph Level: | Neutral, Alkaline |
| Soil Type: | Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam |
| Plant Environment: | Low maintenance garden, Cold climate, Coastal garden, Drought resistant |
| Climate Zone: | Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Cool |
| Light: | Sunny |
| Growth Habit: | Evergreen, Dense foliage, Spreading |
| Lifespan: | Perennial |
| Soil Moisture: | Dry, Well-drained |
| Frost Tolerance: | Tolerates light frost |
| Plant Usage: | Groundcover |
| Attracts Wildlife: | Bees, Nectar eating birds, Other insects |
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The Wildflower Place Erina – NSW
Newcastle Wildflower Nursery – NSW
Harvest Seeds And Native Plant Nursery – Sydney – NSW
Native Grace Nursery – Robertson NSW
Wariapendi Nursery – Colo Vale NSW
Sydney Wildflower Nursery – NSW
Geelong Native Plants – Victoria
Wimmera Native Nursery – Victoria
Forest Heart eco-Nursery – Maleny Queensland
Natives R Us – Traveston – Queensland
Manuka Native Nursery – South Australia
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