This large, spreading evergreen Australian shrub has a fountainlike appearance. The arching branches are lined with needlelike, light green leaves. Tubular lilac-blue flowers are produced from spring through summer. Plant in full sun or reflected heat. It is very drought tolerant, but also grows well in heavy clay soils.
Eremophila x Summertime Blue™
Eremophila x 'Summertime Blue'
Summertime Blue Emu Bush
This large, spreading evergreen Australian shrub has a fountainlike appearance. The arching branches are lined with needlelike, light green leaves. Tubular lilac-blue flowers are produced from spring through summer. Plant in full sun or reflected heat. It is very drought tolerant, but also grows well in heavy clay soils.
| Plant Type | Shrub |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 9 (20° F) |
| Flower Color | Blue |
| Flower Season | Spring, Summer |
| Growth Rate | Fast, Moderate |
| Height | 4' - 6' (ft) |
| Spread | 8' - 10' (ft) |
| Spacing | 10' (ft) |
| Characteristics | Evergreen, Showy |
| Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders |
| Tolerance | Drought, Dry Soil |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Image by: MSWN
Image by: MSWN
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