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Emu Bush

Emu Bush
Photo: Gondwana Landscapes & Consultancy and State Flora
Alternative Plant
Emu Bush
Eremophila glabra, E. maculata and cultivars 
 

A highly ornamental and hardy ground cover for verges and embankments. Low-growing mounding forms can be used as a living mulch to supress weeds and stabilise soil whilst the taller forms can be used as a hedge or windbreak.  Eremophilas require good drainage and are drought and fire tolerant. Cultivars are available in a variety of flower colours.  The tubular flowers attract native nectar eating birds and insects from spring through to autumn. Responds well to pruning to maintain dense growth.  Popular cultivars include 'Apricot Delight'.

 

 
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