This small shrub has a short woody stem with spreading branches that form a low compact bushy habit. It has bright green lance-shaped toothed leaves and the pink to red tube-shaped flowers appear amongst the foliage from spring to early summer.

Hardiness zones 9 to 10

Eremophila denticulatais a naturally found in south-west Western Australia near Esperance growing along river beds and on the adjoining plains. It is regarded as a threatened species is native habitat and is under increasing pressure from animals grazing and habitat degradation.

It prefers an open to exposed sunny position and grows in very well drained, poor to moderately fertile alluvial sandy soil or clay loam that is tending alkaline. It is drought and light frost tolerant and grows in regions with humid summers.

The Fitzgerald Eremophila is grown for its bushy habit and its flowers. It is planted in small or native gardens along borders or as a specimen in rockeries. It is also grown in patio pots and planter boxes or used in roof gardens. It is suitable for coastal and inland regions and establishes in 2-3 years and but may be short lived. This variable shrub is also used in commercial landscapes requiring little care once established and tolerates hot dry conditions. ID 3338

Note:
It may be difficult to obtain outside its native region requiring a specialist nursery.

Eremophila(er-em-oh-FY-luh) denticulata(den-tik-yoo-LAH-tuh)

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