Botanical Name: Common Names:
Eremophila maculata Purple Spotted Emu Bush, Swamp Fuchsia, Native Fuchsia,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Shrubs Dense, Irregular Shape
Description:
Dense, native shrub usually growing to between 1m - 2.5m tall and up to 2m wide. Purple coloured tubular flowers with a pale, spotted throat are produced from winter to early summer.These are nectar rich and provide a valuable food source for honey eating birds. 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 Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Balcony / Roof, Bird Attracting, Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Feature, Groundcover, Habitat, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Rockery, Verge, Wind Break, Container / Pot, 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: Purple
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
Fruit: No
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: Moderate
Wind: High
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