Limestone Fuchsia, Rock Fuchsia-bush
Eremophila freelingii
Family: Scrophulariaceae
What it is like
A medium sized shrub. It grows 1-3 m high. It spreads 1-3 m across. The young growth is hairy and sticky. The branches are rough and hairy. The leaves are 2-8 cm long by 1 cm wide. They are alternate. The leaves are sword shaped and hairy and sticky. The tip is pointed. The flowers are like tubes. They are 3 cm long. They can be white, pink or pale blue. The fruit is oval and 0.8 cm long.
There are about 180 Eremophila species. They occur in Australia. Also put in the family Myoporaceae.
Where it is found
It grows on rocky soils on hills and ridges. It suits semiarid and arid regions. It is often on limestone soils. It needs very well drained soils and a sunny position. It can tolerate drought and light frosts. It suits alkaline soils.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
It can be grown from seed or cuttings. Cuttings are slow to strike.