Spotted Emubush
Eremophila maculata
Family: Myoporaceae
What it is like
Eremophila maculata is an evergreen Shrub growing to 2 m (6ft 7in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9 and is frost tender. It is in leaf all year. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.
Height (m): 2
Where it is found
Clayey soils in the more arid regions.
Australia - in all mainland areas.
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Countries/locations it is found in
How it is used
Food
Rating: 0
Medicine
Rating: 1
Used in the treatment of colds.
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How it is grown
Plants are hardy to about -7°c in Australian gardens. Requires greenhouse protection in Britain.
Propagating it: Seed -
Best place to grow: Woodland Garden Sunny Edge;
Habit: Shrub
Hardiness: 8-11
Growth:
Soil: Light (sandy), medium, heavy (clay)
Shade: Semi-shade, no shade
Moisture: Moist