Eremophila maculata

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Eremophila maculata

Spotted Emu Bush

Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor Photographer:

Description

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.

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

3-6'

Flower Color

Red

Flower Season

Winter, Spring, Intermittent

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low, Medium, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring

Location Uses

Shrub Border, Foundation, Parking Strip, Park, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, Roadside, With Rocks

Special Uses

Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds

Water Saving Tip:

Be sure to fix all leaks promptly no matter how small they may seem.