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  Eremophila polyclada - twiggy emu bush

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  Eremophila polyclada - twiggy emu bush

This is a medium sized, rather open shrub with pale mauve to white flowers, with the throats interestingly spotted with brown.  It is one of the larger flowered Eremophilas. They can flower throughout the year, but mainly in summer, and are attractive to birds and insects. Native to inland arid areas, it dislikes humidity and bad drainage. Can lose it leaves in drought, which helps conserve moisture. Can grow on a wide range of soils, including clay loam, excessive alkilinity can cause yellowing. Withstands moderate frost, down to -5 degrees.

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