Hardy Eremophilas
I was collecting cuttings of Eremophilas (Emu Bushes) today and realised I had quite a good collection of species, with lots still to collect. I read constantly that those folk who are in drought affected areas have found that Eremophilas are the plants that survive when others have just not coped with the lack of rain or inability to water with hoses. I have also discovered in the nursery, that the pots that are on the edge of the watering system do much better than those being more heavily watered.
Hardy is a relative word. These are hardy here in the dry mallee areas of South Australia. In general, Eremophilas need good drainage and a sunny warm position. Many prefer heavier soils as opposed to sand.
Eremophila glabra ssp carnosa
Here is a list of some of my hardy plants.
- Eremophila glabra sub species (ssp) carnosa
- Eremophila glabra ‘Roseworthy’
- Eremophila glabra prostrate form with grey leaves and red flowers.
- Eremophila glabra ‘Brice’
- Eremophila divaricata
- Eremophila densifolia
- Eremophila divaricata x polyclada
- Eremophila subteretifolia
- Eremophila nivea
- Eremophila maculata various colour forms
- Eremophila youngii
- Eremophila drummondii
- Eremophila veneta
- Eremophila weldii
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We have a plant in our nursery we are calling “Eremophila carnosa”.It looks identical to E. glabra ssp carnosa pictured on your website.
We are in Phoenix Arizona where lows can be in the teens and highs over 110 F.
The plant has done very well for us and we would like to market it in the phoenix area, but we don’t know alot about it. Can you help us ?
Kelly Jones , Mountain states wholesale nursery
I can appreciate that there are many people who love planting species from faraway places like Australia. However, have you investigated whether “Eremophila carnosa” will regenerate in Phoenix & invade the natural vegetation? Sadly, the nursery industry in Australia is responsible for many invasive weeds wrecking the Australian environment. I hope this isn’t the case in the US.
Take care – of yourselves & Nature.
Most Eremophilas are very difficult to raise from seed and many are also difficult to propagate from cuttings. It appears that it is likely that seed that does germinate has been through the gut of a bird or animal. It is unlikely that this genus of plants could become invasive. It is not known to happen in Australia.