Emu Bush
Eremophila racemosa
SKU
03485
This desert-loving shrub produces a festival of color. Pale green leaves are adorned by bunches of tubular yellow to orange to purple-pink flowers. Flowers are followed by grape-like berries. Plant in a narrow spot that needs attention. Evergreen.
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Full sun
Once established, needs only occasional watering.
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Botanical Pronunciation | er-em-oh-FY-luh |
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Average Size at Maturity | A moderate, upright grower, 4 to 6 ft. tall, 6 ft. wide. |
Bloom Time | Spring |
Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
Flower Color | Purplish-pink |
Foliage Color | Green |
Growth Habit | Erect |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Light Needs | Full sun |
Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
Special Feature | Tolerates Poor Soils, Waterwise |
Water Needs | Low |
Watering Needs | Once established, needs only occasional watering. |
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering can be reduced after establishment. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 9 - 11

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