Emu Bush Eremophila spp Emu bushes grow in a variety of soils and are very drought tolerant. Flowers vary from white, yellow, violet, purple, pink and red and attract Hummingbirds and other nectar feeders. Flowers: J F M A M J J A S O N DStatus: Non-nativeOrigin: AustraliaFamily: MyoporaceaeSize: Varies by speciesSun: FullWatering: Supplemental wateringGrowth Rate: ModerateSoil: Extremely salt and alkaline tolerant but needs good drainageTemperature: Hardy to 20 FPruning:Disease and Pests:Uses: Nectar plant for bees and hummingbirdsNotes: Flower times vary by species. Some common Emus are Red Valentine (Eremophila maculata ‘Valentine’) with lipstick red flowers from January through March, Yellow Emu (Eremophila maculata aurea) with light yellow flowers late winter through spring, Blue Emu (Eremophila hygrophana) with violet blue flower almost all year Resources Public ASU U of A Campus Arboretum Water Use It Wisely City of Gilbert Smart Plant Tags Imagine a world where every garden, school yard, and public space becomes an immersive and educational experience. A place where nature and knowledge intertwine to create stunning interpretive trails. With a simple scan using your smartphone, you’ll unlock a whole new level of information and convenience. Products search Share this:FacebookXWhatsAppPinterestRedditPrintLike this:Like Loading...
