Eremophila Species, Spotted Emu Bush, Spotted Fuchsia Bush
Eremophilamaculata

Family: Scrophulariaceae (skrof-yoo-larr-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Eremophila (er-em-oh-FY-luh)
Species: maculata (mak-yuh-LAH-tuh)

Synonym:Bondtia maculata

Synonym:Eremophila maculata var. brevifolia

Synonym:Eremophila maculata f. flava

Synonym:Eremophila maculata var. flava

Category
Shrubs

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color

Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

Spacing

Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Magenta (pink-purple)
Scarlet (dark red)
Bright Yellow

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting