Eremophila nivea

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Don looked at Eremophila nivea, an emu bush with silvery stems and leaves, and purple tubular flowers in spring and summer. This attractive, upright shrub grows to around 2m (6′) tall and 1.5m (5′) wide. Although perfectly adapted to survive in the drier parts of Australia, in humid coastal zones this plant is not easy to grow and is susceptible to fungal problems.

Eremophila nivea grows best in a dry, sunny position, with perfect drainage. Once established water sparingly, or not at all. In humid areas prune regularly to open the plant up and allow air movement – this prevents fungal problems. Plants grafted onto Myoporum rootstock are now available, which are more vigorous and do better in difficult areas.

Further information

Eremophila nivea (grafted plants) cost from $27 for a 200mm (8″) pot. Look for them at specialist native plant nurseries, such as:

NSW
Annangrove Grevilleas Native Nursery, Kenthurst. Phone: (02) 9654 1380
Cranebrook Native Nursery, Cranebrook. Phone: (02) 4777 4256
Sydney Wildflower Nursery West, Marsden Park. Phone: (02) 9628 4448
Sydney Wildflower Nursery South, Heathcote. Phone: (02) 9548 2818
Palm Land & Sydney Wildflower Nursery, Terrey Hills. Phone: (02) 9450 1555 Fax: (02) 9450 0215

QLD
Fairhill Native Plants, Yandina. Phone: (07) 5446 7088
Nielsen’s Native Nursery, Loganholme. Phone: (07) 3806 1414

VIC
Kuranga Native Nursery, Ringwood. Phone: (03) 9879 4076
Mt Cassell Native Nursery, Pomonal. Phone: (03) 5356 6351

SA
Nellie Nursery, Mannum. Phone: (08) 8569 1762

WA
Zanthorrea Nursery, Maida Vale. Phone: (08) 9454 6260