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 |
|---|---|
| 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.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 9-11
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
Your climate may be too cold for this plant