Eremophila is closely related to Myoporum and were long placed in the same family, the Myoporaceae, but this family has been absorbed into the Figwort family, the Scrophulariaceae and placed in the Myoporeae Tribe. The specific epithet is from the Latin word meaning "spot", "stain" or "speckle". The name for the genus was derived the Greek word 'erêmos' meaning "lonely" or "desert" and 'phílos' meaning "dear" "beloved" in reference to the plants in the genus growing in arid climate locations. Eremophila maculata is a widespread species found in the dry areas of all mainland states of Australia. A great shrub for the mediterranean climate garden. Flowering is on new growth so an annual pruning or even shearing can be done in late spring after flowering to maintain a neater or more formal look. Grows well even in inland heat and cold hardy to 15° F. Will tolerate infrequent irrigation but more robust with occasional watering, though spread can be controlled by not overwatering. Plant in full to part sun in a fairly well drained soil - can perform well in clay, but only on a slope or a mound where it drains freely. Plants will be in bloom throughout the year if given occasional water but more seasonally mid-winter to early spring if kept drier. Products > Eremophila maculata 'Diablo Valley'Įremophila maculata 'Diablo Valley' - Spotted Emu Bushįamily: Myoporaceae (Now Scrophulariaceae)ĮEremophila maculata 'Diablo Valley' (Spotted Emu Bush) - A dense evergreen upright shrub that grows to 4 to 6 feet tall and spreads to 5 feet wide with 1 to 2 inch long lance shaped green leaves and red flowers that have with yellow spots on the throat. Eremophila maculata 'Diablo Valley' at San Marcos Growers
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