Eremophila maculata
Spotted Emu Bush
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
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:
Remember to check your irrigation systems once a month, especially your valves, sprinkler heads, and drip emitters.
If your controller is not a smart controller, it should be reprogrammed as the weather changes.