Eremophila hybrid 'Meringur Midnight'

Eremophila ‘Meringur Midnight”

Eremophila ‘Meringur Midnight’ is a large shrub which grows 3-4m high by 2-3m wide and is useful as a feature large shrub. It has attractive bright green linear leaves with a pendulous habit. Flowers are large and elongated, dark purple measuring 35mm x 10mm. Flowering time is from August to October. The plant is drought and frost hardy once established and will attract insects including native bees. E. ‘Meringur Midnight’ is a hybrid between Eremophila bignoniiflora and Eremophila viscida and is a registered cultivar.

Above photos are by Russell Wait.

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Plant Information

Plant Type - Large shrub
Common Name - Emu Bush
Scientific Name - Eremophila hybrid
Family - Scrophulariaceae
Cultivar Name - Meringur Midnight
Other Common Name -
Minimum Height - 3
Maximum Height - 4
Minimum Width - 2
Maximum Width - 3
Flower Colour - Purple
Flowering Time - Spring, Summer
pH Level - Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type - Loamy, Sandy loam, Potting mix, Poor soil
Plant Environment - Low maintenance garden, Drought resistant
Climate Zone - Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Cool, Semi-arid, Arid
Light - Sunny
Growth Habit - Evergreen
Life Span -
Soil Moisture - Dry, Well-drained
Propagation Method -
Frost Tolerance - Tolerates heavy frost, Tolerates light frost
Plant Usage - Screen, Windbreak
Special Uses -
Attracts Wildlife - Nectar eating birds, Other insects
Angus Cultivar - No