Botanical Name: Common Names:
Eremophila alternifolia maculata Thunderbolt Spotted Emu Bush, Swamp Fuchsia, Native Fuchsia,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Shrubs Dense, Shrub Like
Description:
Dense, evergreen native shrub. Attractive blue flowers are produced from winter through to early spring and are tubular in shape with a pale, spotted throat. These are nectar rich and provide a valuable food source for nectar eating birds. Well suited to low rainfall dry areas and tolerates humidity. Very low maintenance shrub once established. Grows approx. 1-2m H x 1-2m W.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
1-2m 1-2m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Loam, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Bird Attracting, Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Habitat, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Rockery, Verge, Native Garden
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Scrophulariaceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Blue
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: Moderate
Wind: High
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