Blue Emu Bush, Blue Bells
Eremophila hygrophana
Latin Name
Eremophila hygrophana
Common Name
Blue Emu Bush, Blue Bells
Native Distribution
Western Australia
Size: Up to 3’h x 3’w
Flower: Showy tubular purple/blue flowers; blooms frequently year round
Foliage: Light gray/silver fuzzy textured leaves to 2”
Site Preferences: Full sun in well-drained soil; alkaline & saline tolerant
Landscape Uses: Foundation plantings; associates well with a wide variety of cacti and other succulents; perfect for residential landscapes; great alternative to sages (i.e. Leucophyllum species); beautiful when planted in multiples of 3-5 shrubs
Plant Characteristics
Evergreen
Moderate growth rate
More rapid growth with regular irrigation
Attracts hummingbirds
Hardy to 20F
Cold leaf tip damage recovers in spring
Stunning purple flowers
Resembles texas ranger
Minimal shaping/pruning required
Tolerates reflected heat
Drought tolerant once established