A rounded emu bush with bright green foliage and yellow tubular flowers through winter and spring that draw honeyeaters. Extremely drought-hardy for arid and coastal gardens.
At a glance
- Plant type: Shrub
- Mature size: 2 m H × 2 m W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: very drought tolerant once established
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Australian native
About Yellow Spotted Emu Bush
Botanically, Eremophila maculata 'Aurea' is a shrub in the Scrophulariaceae family, native to Australia. It reaches around 2 m tall and 2 m wide at maturity, with evergreen foliage. Yellow flowers appear in winter and spring.
Where to grow Yellow Spotted Emu Bush
Yellow Spotted Emu Bush suits arid and semi-arid, Mediterranean and warm-temperate climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters. It also is a genuinely water-wise choice.
Soil & planting
Yellow Spotted Emu Bush does best in free-draining, sandy and clay soil. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool. For a screen, space plants about 1.2 m apart.
Watering & feeding
Yellow Spotted Emu Bush handles dry conditions well once established. As an Australian native, feed it only with a low-phosphorus native fertiliser. During the first growing season, water deeply whenever the upper soil begins to dry, then reduce the frequency as roots establish.
Pruning & care
Prune Yellow Spotted Emu Bush after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. It clips well, so trim two or three times a year for a formal finish. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Yellow Spotted Emu Bush in the garden
Yellow Spotted Emu Bush earns its place for drawing nectar-feeding birds into the garden, a feature or specimen planting and a fast screen or informal hedge.
Companion planting & design
Combine Yellow Spotted Emu Bush with plants that share its preference for dry conditions once established and arid and semi-arid climate. Use an odd-numbered group where space allows, or repeat it at intervals through a longer bed. It combines naturally with other Australian natives in a habitat or water-wise garden.
Buying Yellow Spotted Emu Bush
Plant Sale lists Yellow Spotted Emu Bush as tube stock, potted plants and advanced specimens. Current stock is confirmed with your quote; ask about your preferred size before planning a purchase.
