Yellow emu bush with narrow grey-green leaves and hanging yellow tubular flowers in a gravel bed

Yellow Emu Bush

Eremophila maculata
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Light
Water
Low water once established; water deeply, then allow soil to dry between irrigations. Water more regularly during establishment and prolonged summer heat; avoid frequent shallow watering.
Description
A yellow-flowering form of Eremophila maculata, this Australian shrub has narrow green leaves and abundant tubular blooms. Well suited to Phoenix’s hot, dry climate.
Deciduous / Evergreen
Growth Rate
Flower Color
Foliage Color
Foliage cyanogenic; can poison browsing livestock; generally not a hazard to pets or children
Care Instructions

Light: Full sun to light shade; flowering is best with ample sun. Tolerates reflected heat once established.

Water: Low water once established; water deeply, then allow soil to dry between irrigations. Water more regularly during establishment and prolonged summer heat; avoid frequent shallow watering.

Soil: Well-drained sandy, gravelly, or loamy soil. Tolerates alkaline soil; avoid poorly drained clay and persistently wet conditions.

Mature size: Approximately 3–5 feet tall and 4–6 feet wide, depending on the selection and growing conditions.

Bloom: Primarily late winter through spring, with occasional flowering in fall or after favorable weather.

Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen; foliage and tender growth may be damaged by hard freezes.

Growth rate: Moderate.