Emu Bush - these tough drought tolerant shrubs have dark green lush looking foliage on woody stems that do well in Phoenix area.Moderate to fast growers, requiring little to no maintenance except for cleaning up after their massive bloom displays from winter to early spring. Just remember that the more water they get the faster and larger they usually grow.Some varieties have the potential to bloom sporadically throughout the year.
Scientific name: Eremophila
Winter Blaze Emu Bush- Red to dark, orange-colored flowers on well-behaved shrub. Mature size: 3-4 ft. high x 4-5 ft. wide.
Blue Bells Emu Bush - Tough silver-gray shrubs with big blue blooms. Mature size: up to 3 ft. high x 2-4 ft. wide
Valentine Emu Bush - upright growing plant that produces dark red tubular flowers starting in winter with full bloom occurring in mid-February. Mature size: up to 5 ft. high & wide
