This shrub to small tree has an upright multiple trunks with spreading branches that form an irregular rounded crown. It has dark green needle-like leaves and the reddish tube-shaped flowers appear solitary during summer.

Hardiness zones 9 to 10

Eremophila oldfieldiiis naturally found in Western Australia growing in very well drained red sandy soils that are moderate fertility. It prefers an open sunny position and tolerates drought or high temperatures but is frost tender.

Emu Bush is grown for its flowers and hardy growth habit. It is planted in small or arid gardens as a specimen or for screen planting along borders. It is suitable for coastal or inland regions and establishes in 1 to 2 years. It is also planted in native gardens and attracts birds.ID 1855

Eremophila(er-em-oh-FY-luh) oldfieldii(old-FEEL-dee-eye)

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