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    • Photo of Eremophila maculata flower, foliage by Karl Gercens III

    Photo by Karl Gercens III

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    Eremophila maculata

    Also Known As

    • Native Fuchsia
    • Spotted Emu Bush

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 4'-6'
    • W: 4'-6'

    planting zones

    • 8b-11

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    Eremophila maculata plant details

    Eremophila maculata is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue foliage. In winter pink and red flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Eremophila maculata

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: scrophulariaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue
    Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
    Flowers: pink and red blooms in winter
    Uses: year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Eremophila maculata

    USDA Zones: 8b - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Spotted Emu Bush is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with apple green shiny 1.5" lanceolate leaves with a tidy growth habit 4-6' blooming spring and again during the end of winter. Tubular large colorful ornate tubular blossoms with upper and lower lips spotted red. Attracts hummingbirds and likes sun to pt shade.

    By: Accents for Home and Garden

    Gardening facts about Eremophila maculata plant

    How to Grow Eremophila maculata

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • pink
      • red

    • Wildlife

      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • winter

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Eremophila decipiens

    aka Slender Emu Bush, Slender Fuchsia Bush

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 3'-4'

    Width: 4'-6'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Eremophila decipiens flower by Waltzing Matilija
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    Eremophila species

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 4'

    Width: 4'

    • sun
    • occasional
    Photo of Eremophila species foliage by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Eremophila glabra [prostrate silver]

    aka Eremophila glabra prostrate 'Silver', Silver Emu Bush

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    7b-11

    Size

    Height: 2"-6"

    Width: 4"-8"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture
    Photo of Eremophila glabra [prostrate silver] foliage by Far South Wholesale Nursery
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    Eremophila brevifolia

    aka Myoporum brevifolium, Dwarf Myoporum

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    8b-11

    Size

    Height: 4"-6"

    Width: 12"-24"

    • sun - shade
    • regular
    Photo of Eremophila brevifolia foliage by Far South Wholesale Nursery
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