Red Emu

Eremophila Glabra

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Overview

The Red Emu (Eremophila glabra) is a highly adaptable Australian native shrub, typically reaching 3-6 feet in height and spread. Valued for its soft, silvery-green foliage and striking tubular red flowers, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, proving drought-tolerant once established. This versatile plant excels in rockeries, as ground cover, and in coastal gardens, attracting pollinators while offering low maintenance and year-round interest.

Sun Full, HalfWater Low, Very LowZones 9–11Climate Mediterranean

Red Emu (Eremophila Glabra) — The Red Emu (Eremophila glabra) is a highly adaptable Australian native shrub

Red Emu (Eremophila Glabra) — typically reaching 3-6 feet in height and spread

Red Emu (Eremophila Glabra) — it thrives in full sun and well-drained soils

Red Emu (Eremophila Glabra) — silvery-green foliage and striking tubular red flowers

Red Emu (Eremophila Glabra) — proving drought-tolerant once established

Red Emu (Eremophila Glabra) — This versatile plant excels in rockeries

Red Emu (Eremophila Glabra) — attracting pollinators while offering low maintenance and year-round interest

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Low, Very Low
USDA zones: 9–11

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Classification

Family: Myoporaceae
Climate: Mediterranean

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Red Emu (Eremophila Glabra) — The Red Emu (Eremophila glabra) is a highly adaptable Australian native shrub

Red Emu (Eremophila Glabra) — typically reaching 3-6 feet in height and spread

Red Emu (Eremophila Glabra) — it thrives in full sun and well-drained soils

Red Emu (Eremophila Glabra) — silvery-green foliage and striking tubular red flowers

Red Emu (Eremophila Glabra) — proving drought-tolerant once established

Red Emu (Eremophila Glabra) — This versatile plant excels in rockeries

Red Emu (Eremophila Glabra) — attracting pollinators while offering low maintenance and year-round interest

Red Emu (Eremophila Glabra) — commonly referred to as Red Emu Bush

Red Emu (Eremophila Glabra) — This evergreen shrub typically reaches a height of 3 to 5 feet and can spread equally wide

Red Emu (Eremophila Glabra) — and narrow leaves that range from a bright green to a greyish-blue hue

Red Emu (Eremophila Glabra) — from well-drained loam to clay

Red Emu (Eremophila Glabra) — providing a splendid contrast against the red

Red Emu (Eremophila Glabra) — Red Emu Bush thrives best in full sun but can tolerate partial shade

Red Emu (Eremophila Glabra) — It's an excellent choice for water-wise gardens, as its drought tolerance is exceptional once established

Red Emu (Eremophila Glabra) — depending on the climate and soil conditions.<br><br>When designing a landscape

Red Emu (Eremophila Glabra) — Minimal water requirements generally range from once a week to biweekly

Red Emu (Eremophila Glabra) — typically reaching 3-6 feet in height and spread; providing a splendid contrast against the red

Red Emu (Eremophila Glabra) — silvery-green foliage and striking tubular red flowers; its compact form also makes it suitable for container gardening

Red Emu (Eremophila Glabra) — This versatile plant excels in rockeries; it's an excellent choice for water-wise gardens, as its drought tolerance is

Red Emu (Eremophila Glabra) — attracting pollinators while offering low maintenance and year-round interest; ensure that the plant is placed in a space where

Red Emu (Eremophila Glabra) — commonly referred to as Red Emu Bush; silvery-green foliage and striking tubular red flowers

Red Emu (Eremophila Glabra) — ensure that the plant is placed in a space where it has room to mature

Red Emu (Eremophila Glabra) — as crowding can impede its growth and flowering potential

Red Emu (Eremophila Glabra) — red flowers in the garden

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