Botanical Name: Common Names:
Eremophila maculata Spotted Emu Bush, Swamp Fuchsia, Native Fuchsia,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Shrubs Dense, Shrub Like
Description:
Dense, native shrub usually growing to between 50cm - 2.5m tall and up to 2m wide. Attractive flowers are produced from winter to early summer and are tubular in shape with a pale, spotted throat. These are nectar rich and provide a valuable food source for nectar eating birds. Colours range from pink, purple, red, orange and yellow. Well suited to low rainfall dry areas and tolerates humidity. Very low maintenance shrub once established.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
1-2m 1-2m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Loam, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Habitat, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Rockery, Verge, Native Garden
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Scrophulariaceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Assorted
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: Moderate
Wind: High
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