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Emu Bush in Bloom
Spotted Emu Bush
Blue Euphorbia
Slipper Flower
Spotted Emu Bush

Common name:Spotted Emu Bush
Botanical name:Eremophila maculata

This evergreen shrub that reaches a size of 3' x 6'. Bears relatively dense, narrow foliage and showy, tubular light red flowers with creamy throats spotted with dark red. The petals recurve at the mouth. When in bloom, this is a very showy plant.

Blue Euphorbia

Common name:Blue Euphorbia
Botanical name:Euphorbia rigida

Evergreen mounding groundcover grows at a slow- to moderate rate to 2' x 3'. The charteuse flowers appear midwinter through spring and add a nice contrast to the blue-green leaves. This plant truly has striking flowers and floliage. Low maintainance. Sap from plant may irrigate skin. Native to the Mediterranean.

Slipper Flower

Common name:Slipper Flower
Botanical name:Pedilanthus macrocarpus

Succulent light green stems grow upright from woody crown. Grows at a moderate rate to 3' x 3'. Red 1" slipperlike flowers appear late spring to summer. Unique plant form. Great for containers. Attracts hummingbirds. Accepts full sun or partial shade. Sap may irritate skin. Native to Baja California and Sonora.

Designer: Roberta Braegelmann

Emu Bush in Bloom
Image: 30 of 30

Photographer: Christina Bickelmann

Water Saving Tip:

Adjust sprinklers to avoid watering sidewalks and driveways.