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Eremophila maculata Silver Orchid

Description

A handsome fast growing emu bush with a silver purple flower and deep green leaves. Grows well in full sun or partial shade to approx. 5'. This is a new eremophila that came from Australian Outback Plants in AZ. It is very tough to hot dry conditions and most soils. Excellent for low screen or hedge. Attracts humming birds, bees and insects.

Details

Biological Name: Eremophila maculata Silver Orchid
Common Name: Silver Orchid Emu Bush
Family: Scrophulariaceae
Origin: Southern Australia
Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Irrigation: Drought tolerant once established
Frost: Frost Tolerant 25F-18F (-8C)
Soil: Well-drained, alkaline, light to heavy
Flower Color: Silvery Purple
Flower Time: Summer through Spring
Height: 5'
Width: 5'
See also...
Shrub
Availability ...
1 Gallon: backordered
2 Gallon: not available
5 Gallon: backordered
15 Gallon: not available
Mail Order Plant (online only): backordered
Seeds (online only): not available
Propagation Information: Grows readily from cuttings taken in the warmer months

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Hardenbergia, Acacia, Senna and Casuarinas have nitrogen-fixing nodules on their root systems to help provide nitrogen for other plants close to them?

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