This shrub is erect with many branches and forms a compact rounded habit. It has narrow light green lanced-shaped leaves and small nodding bell-shaped creamy-white flowers appear during summer.

Hardiness zones 9 to 11

Eremophila desertii is naturally found in Australia from Queensland to New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia.

It grows in well drained, moderately fertile sandy to clay loams in an open sunny position and is frost tender but drought resistant.

Turkey Bush is a rounded shrub that is planted along borders for screening or may be planted in patio pots and planter boxes. It tolerates drier gardens and requires little care. It establishes in 2 to 3 years but may be short lived.

Eremophila(er-em-oh-FY-luh) desertii(des-ER-tee-eye)

Scrophulariaceae (skrof-yoo-larr-ee-AY-see-ee)
Figwort and Foxglove Family