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Spotted Emu Bush

Eremophila maculata, Scrophulariaceae

Zones
8–10
Layer
Shrub
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerPollinator AttractorWindbreakBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

White-stem WattleAcacia grevillei
Nitrogen FixationWind Protection
Wright's BuckwheatEriogonum wrightii
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
Creeping Devil CactusStenocereus eruca
Nurse PlantPhysical Support

Antagonistic Plants

Gorse Bitter-peaDaviesia ulicifolia

Australian shrubs with known allelopathic properties competing for similar niches

Uses

Functions

Medicinal Herb ProductionWindbreakPollinator SupportErosion Control

Medicinal Uses

Respiratory AilmentsAntisepticSkin Conditions

Common Questions

What zones does Spotted Emu Bush grow in?

Spotted Emu Bush grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 10.

What are good companion plants for Spotted Emu Bush?

Good companions for Spotted Emu Bush include White-stem Wattle, Wright's Buckwheat, Creeping Devil Cactus.

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