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Common Emu Bush
Scientific Name: Eremophila laanii F.Muell.
Synonym: Pholidia laanii
Family: Myoporaceae

Recommended Temperature Zone: sunset: 8,9,13-24 USDA: 9b-11 Frost Tolerance: Hardy to 25° F (-4° C) Heat Tolerance: Afternoon shade in the low deserts Sun Exposure: Sun to dappled shade Origin: Australia Growth Habits: Dense evergreen shrub, 6 to 10 feet tall and wide (1.8-3 m); lanceolate, green, slightly hairy leaves Watering Needs: Little water, medium to heavy well drained soils Propagation: Cuttings, unreliable from seeds

Blooming Habits:
White, pink or red tubular flowers, up to 1.2 inches long, in the spring.