Eremophila maculata ‘Carmine Star’ – Emu Bush

Eremophila maculata 'Carmine Star'
Eremophila maculata 'Carmine Star'

An ornamental low growing shrub with beautifully coloured bright pink flowers with spotted throats, which are attractive to birds and insects. Flowers in late spring. It has green foliage and makes a good low hedge plant if pruned to keep dense. Prefers well drained heavier alkaline soils, and likes a sunny to part shaded spot. Drought and frost tolerant. Eremophila maculata foliage could be toxic to stock and humans if eaten.

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Family : Scrophulariaceae

Cultivar Name: Carmine Star

Plant Type : Small shrub, Ground cover

Width : 2

Flowering Time : Spring

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

Climate Zone : Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Semi-arid

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Mound-shaped

Soil Moisture : Dry, Well-drained

Special Uses : Erosion control, Pipe and drain friendly

Scientific Name: Eremophila maculata

Common Name : Emu Bush

Height : 0.5

Flower Color : White, Pink

pH Level : Neutral, Alkaline

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

Light : Sunny, Light shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

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