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
Scientific Name:	Eremophila polyclada
Common Name:	Emu Bush
Other Common Names:	Twiggy Emu Bush
Plant Type:	Large shrub
Height:	1.5 ~ 3 metres
Width:	2 ~ 5 metres
Flower Colour:	White, Mauve
Flowering Time:	Summer, All year
Ph Level:	Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type:	Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Poor soil
Plant Environment:	Low maintenance garden, Drought resistant
Climate Zone:	Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Semi-arid, Arid
Light:	Sunny, Light shade
Growth Habit:	Evergreen, Open foliage
Lifespan:	Perennial
Soil Moisture:	Dry, Well-drained
Propagation Method:	Seed, Softwood cutting, Semihardwood cutting
Frost Tolerance:	Tolerates heavy frost, Tolerates light frost
Plant Usage:	Screen, Windbreak
Special Features:
Attracts Wildlife:	Bees, Nectar eating birds, Butterflies, Other insects

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WHERE TO GET YOUR PLANT

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Most nurseries stock a good range of plants, but due to space and supplies, they may not always have the plant that you are searching for in stock. If they don’t, they may be able to order it in for you if you request it.
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Below is a list of our favourite specialist nurseries. Click on the links for their details-

The Wildflower Place Erina – NSW

Newcastle Wildflower Nursery – NSW

IndigiGrow- Sydney- NSW

Harvest Seeds And Native Plant Nursery – Sydney – NSW

Native Grace Nursery – Robertson NSW

Wariapendi Nursery – Colo Vale NSW

Sydney Wildflower Nursery – NSW

Cool Country Natives – ACT

Geelong Native Plants – Victoria

Wimmera Native Nursery – Victoria

Forest Heart eco-Nursery – Maleny Queensland

Natives R Us – Traveston – Queensland