A low growing shrub from the arid south west of Western Australia, with silvery flowers in spring. Bird attracting. A tough plant for hot dry areas, it needs a sunny spot in free draining soil, and dislikes humidity.
This plant used to be known as Eremophila metallica.
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Plant Type - Small shrub
Common Name - Emu Bush
Scientific Name - Eremophila veneta
Family - Scrophulariaceae
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Minimum Height - 0.3
Maximum Height - 1.2
Minimum Width - 1
Maximum Width - 2
Flower Colour - White, Green
Flowering Time - Spring
pH Level - Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type - Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Poor soil
Plant Environment - Low maintenance garden, Drought resistant
Climate Zone - Warm temperate, Mediterranean, Semi-arid, Arid
Light - Sunny
Growth Habit - Evergreen, Spreading
Life Span - Perennial
Soil Moisture - Dry, Well-drained
Propagation Method - Seed, Softwood cutting, Semihardwood cutting
Frost Tolerance - Tolerates light frost
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Special Uses - Pipe and drain friendly
Attracts Wildlife - Bees, Nectar eating birds, Butterflies, Other insects
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