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Spreading Emu Bush

Eremophila Divaricata

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Overview

Spreading Emu Bush (Eremophila divaricata) is an adaptable, low-maintenance shrub, reaching up to 3 ft in height and 5 ft in width. Its silver-green foliage and vibrant yellow to orange flowers, blooming mainly in winter to spring, attract pollinators. Preferring full sun and well-drained soils, it is drought-resistant once established. Ideal for rockeries or as ground cover, it adds color and contrast to xeriscape gardens. USDA Zones 8-11.

Sun FullWater Very LowZones 9–11Type ShrubClimate Arid
Spreading Emu Bush (Eremophila Divaricata) — Its silver-green foliage and vibrant yellow to orange flowers
Spreading Emu Bush (Eremophila Divaricata) — Ideal for rockeries or as ground cover, it adds color and contrast to xeriscape gardensSpreading Emu Bush (Eremophila Divaricata) — reaching up to 3 ft in height and 5 ft in widthSpreading Emu Bush (Eremophila Divaricata) — blooming mainly in winter to springSpreading Emu Bush (Eremophila Divaricata) — is a captivating shrub indigenous to Australia's arid regionsSpreading Emu Bush (Eremophila Divaricata) — Preferring full sun and well-drained soils, it is drought-resistant once establishedSpreading Emu Bush (Eremophila Divaricata) — scientifically known as Eremophila divaricata+3

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Very Low
USDA zones
9–11

Shape & size

Mature height
3–4 Ft.
Mature width
3–5 Ft.

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Myoporaceae
Climate
Arid

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Spreading Emu Bush (Eremophila Divaricata) — Its silver-green foliage and vibrant yellow to orange flowers
Spreading Emu Bush (Eremophila Divaricata) — Ideal for rockeries or as ground cover, it adds color and contrast to xeriscape gardens
Spreading Emu Bush (Eremophila Divaricata) — reaching up to 3 ft in height and 5 ft in width
Spreading Emu Bush (Eremophila Divaricata) — blooming mainly in winter to spring
Spreading Emu Bush (Eremophila Divaricata) — is a captivating shrub indigenous to Australia's arid regions
Spreading Emu Bush (Eremophila Divaricata) — Preferring full sun and well-drained soils, it is drought-resistant once established
Spreading Emu Bush (Eremophila Divaricata) — scientifically known as Eremophila divaricata
Spreading Emu Bush (Eremophila Divaricata) — Spreading Emu Bush (Eremophila divaricata) is an adaptable
Eremophila Divaricata
Eremophila Divaricata
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