A variable low growing to medium sized shrub, with red, orange or yellow tubular flowers from autumn through to summer. It has grey green open foliage. Naturally occurring in inland arid areas through most states of Australia. Best suited to dry climates, but can be successful in temperate areas if given good drainage and a sunny spot. Tolerant of frost and drought.
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Plant Type - Large shrub, Ground cover
Common Name - Tar Bush
Scientific Name - Eremophila glabra
Family - Scrophulariaceae
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Minimum Height - 0.1
Maximum Height - 3
Minimum Width - 1
Maximum Width - 2
Flower Colour - Yellow, Red, Orange, Brown
Flowering Time - All year
pH Level - Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type - Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Poor soil
Plant Environment - Low maintenance garden, Container growing, Flower garden, Drought resistant
Climate Zone - Warm temperate, Mediterranean, Semi-arid, Arid
Light - Sunny
Growth Habit - Evergreen, Spreading
Life Span - Perennial
Soil Moisture - Well-drained
Propagation Method - Seed, Softwood cutting
Frost Tolerance - Tolerates heavy frost, Tolerates light frost
Plant Usage - Feature plant, Screen, Windbreak
Special Uses - Pipe and drain friendly, Playground friendly
Attracts Wildlife - Bees, Nectar eating birds, Butterflies, Other insects
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