This shrub to small tree forms an upright bushy habit with a rounded crown. The grey-green leaves are linear and the tube-shaped flowers are cream, pink or lilac appearing from spring to summer.

Hardiness zones 9 to 11

Eremophila oppositifolia is naturally found in Australia from New South Wales to Victoria and extending to Western Australia.

It grows in well drained, fertile moist light soils. It prefers a open sunny position and is frost tender but drought resistant.

The Twin-leaf Emu Bush is grown in mixed shrub borders or as a specimen and in containers. It is used for foliage contrast in drier gardens and established in 2 to 3 years. It requires a sunny dry position and is suitable for roof gardens or courtyards. ID 1030

Eremophila(er-em-oh-FY-luh) oppositifolia(op-po-sit-ee-FOH-lee-uh)

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