Botanical Name: Eremophila glabra 'Murchison River'
Common Name: Compact emu bush
Type of Plant: dicot: shrub
Character evergreen
 
Habit of Growth:
Overall Shape upright, loose shape; more compact and dense than species; valued for finely cut silvery foliage and contrasting red flowers
Height 3 to 4'
Spread equal
Growth Rate slow-moderate
 
Environment:
Exposure outdoors full sun
Soil prefers dry conditions; good drainage is essential
Hardiness hardy (zones 8, 9, 13-24) thrives in warm sunny locations
 
Morphology:
Leaves alternate, narrowly elliptical, from 3/4 to 1-1/2" long; older foliage olive green, young leaves densely hairy with silvery sheen
Flowers axillary, tubular 5 lobed flowers, reddish orange color to 1-1/2" long
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
 
Landscape Care:
Watering very drought tolerant once established; prefers occasional deep waterings when young
Fertilizing slow release fertilizer at planting time
Pruning selectively cut back dead foliage, encourage bushiness
Pests/Diseases none significant
Special Conditions/Other
 
Origin: Australia
Family: Myoporaceae

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