Easter Egg Emu – Desert Horizon Nursery

Easter Egg Emu

Eremophila racemosa

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Light
Water
Low water once established; water deeply, then let soil dry between irrigations. Water more regularly during establishment and prolonged summer heat.
Toxicity
Description
Easter egg emu bush (Eremophila racemosa) is an Australian shrub with narrow green leaves and tubular flowers that change color as they mature, creating a multicolored display.
Bloom Time
Deciduous / Evergreen
Growth Rate
Foliage Color
Not established — verify
Care Instructions

Light: Full sun to light shade; afternoon shade is beneficial in Phoenix’s hottest exposures. Avoid intense reflected heat.

Water: Low water once established; water deeply, then let soil dry between irrigations. Water more regularly during establishment and prolonged summer heat.

Soil: Very well-drained sandy or gravelly soil. Tolerates alkaline soil; avoid heavy clay and persistently wet roots.

Mature size: Typically 3–5 feet tall and 3–5 feet wide.

Bloom: Primarily late winter through spring; flowering duration varies with weather and growing conditions.

Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen.

Growth rate: Moderate.