Botanical Name: Eremophila glabra
Common Name: Common emu bush Type of Plant: dicot: perennial Habit of Growth: Overall Shape spreading, shrubby perennial with dense, silvery foliage and brightly colored, tubular flowers Height to 5' Spread to 8' Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun preferred Soil tolerates dry, heavy arid soil, prefers good drainage Hardiness to 10E; Zones 8, 9, 14-24 Morphology: Leaves alternate, narrowly elliptical, from 3/4 to 2" long; older foliage olive green, young leaves densely hairy with silvery sheen Flowers tubular, to 2" long, red, orange or yellow with stamens protruding past petals Fruit leathery skinned berry Propagation: seed, semi-hardwood cuttings Usage: drought tolerant perennial or shrub prized for silvery foliage brightly colored flowers and easy watering and soil requirements; good on slopes mixed with California natives or other drought tolerant plantings Landscape Care: Watering very drought tolerant when established; prefers deep, infrequent waterings when young Fertilizing slow release fertilizer at planting time Pruning head back lightly to encourage bushiness and control size Pests/Diseases none significant Special Conditions/Other Origin: Australia Family: Myoporaceae Notes: |
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