Eremophila glabra – Tar Bush

Eremophila glabra - tar bush
Eremophila glabra - tar bush
Eremophila glabra - emu bush

A variable low growing to medium sized shrub, with red, orange or yellow tubular flowers from autumn through to summer. It has grey green open foliage. Naturally occurring in inland arid areas through most states of Australia. Best suited to dry climates, but can be successful in temperate areas if given good drainage and a sunny spot. Tolerant of frost and drought.

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Family : Scrophulariaceae

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Plant Type : Large shrub, Ground cover

Width : 2

Flowering Time : All year

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

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

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Spreading

Soil Moisture : Well-drained

Special Uses : Pipe and drain friendly, Playground friendly

Scientific Name: Eremophila glabra

Common Name : Tar Bush

Height : 3

Flower Color : Yellow, Red, Orange, Brown

pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Container growing, Flower garden, Drought resistant

Light : Sunny

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates heavy frost, Tolerates light frost

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