Eremophila youngii – Emu Bush

Eremophila youngii - emu bush
Eremophila youngii - emu bush

This is an upright shrub to 3 metres tall and 2 metres wide, with red to pink flowers that birds love to visit. The main flowering occurs in winter and spring, with sporadic blooms for the rest of the year. One of the more adaptable Eremophilas provided it gets well drained soil and a sunny spot. If it needs feeding, a low phosphorus native fertiliser is best. Responds well to pruning.

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Family : Scrophulariaceae

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Plant Type : Large shrub

Width : 2

Flowering Time : All year

Soil Type : Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam

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

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Spreading

Soil Moisture : Dry, Well-drained

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Scientific Name: Eremophila youngii

Common Name : Emu Bush

Height : 3

Flower Color : Red, Pink

pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Drought resistant

Light : Sunny, Light shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates heavy frost, Tolerates light frost

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