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Spotted Emu Bush, Eremophila maculata

Spotted Emu Bush, Eremophila maculata

Spotted Emu Bush, Eremophila maculata Native Of Australia	Blooms End Of Winter & Spring Hummingbirds Enjoy It!

Spotted Emu Bush Eremophila maculata, Myoporaceae Family: ( Myoporaceae ), Spotted Emu Bush. Also called: Native Fuchsia, Valentine Spotted Emu Bush. Eremophila is a large genus of 214 species, all endemic to inland Australia. A broadleaf evergreen shrub up to 9 feet tall and 9 feet wide. The Emu Bush blooms in the spring and again at the end of winter. It blooms occasionally the rest of the year. It is enjoyed by hummingbirds. An ideal Xeriscape Landscape Plant in Arizona. Height: Slow growing 2 feet to 9 feet tall. Three to 9 feet wide. Flowers: Flowers are tubular with upper and lower lips and are reasonably large, very colorful and spotted. The pedicels are glabrous and S shaped which distinguishs this from the other species. Blooming Time: March - April. Again in the fall. Leaves: Dark green, narrow, shiny leaves . Found: Found in salt lake margins, dry watercourses, and clay pans of arid inland Australia. Landscaping in Arizona. Elevation: 0 - 2500 Feet. Habitat: Well drained soil is preferred. Native of Australia. Miscellaneous: Flowering Photos Taken March 24, 2003. Glendale Public Library, Xeriscape Demonstration Garden.