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Tar Bush

Eremophila glabra, Scrophulariaceae

Zones
8–11
Layer
Shrub
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

WindbreakPollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 9

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Hall's Creek WattleAcacia cowleana
Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat
Desert Prickly PearOpuntia phaeacantha
Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Turpentine BushEremophila alternifolia

Congeneric Eremophila species produce similar allelopathic compounds and compete for identical niches

Uses

Functions

Medicinal ProductionWindbreakErosion ControlRevegetation

Medicinal Uses

Respiratory AilmentsSkin ConditionsAntiseptic

Common Questions

What zones does Tar Bush grow in?

Tar Bush grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Tar Bush?

Good companions for Tar Bush include Hall's Creek Wattle, Desert Prickly Pear.

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