Botanical Name
Eremophila glabra prostrate ‘Blue Horizon’
Common Name
Blue Horizon Emu Bush
Description
Eremophila ‘Blue Horizon’ is a low-growing, dense ground cover with tidy blue-grey foliage. It produces vibrant yellow flowers in winter, adding seasonal colour to gardens. The shorter internodes give a compact, even appearance, making it ideal for mass plantings, low borders, or as a feature groundcover.
Plant Category
Ground Covers
Size (H x W)
25 cm × 1 m
Habitat
Blue Horizon thrives in well-drained soils and prefers full sun to light shade. It tolerates drought once established and can handle heavier soils in drier climates. Light pruning every in autumn or spring maintains a neat, compact form.
Cultural SIgnificance
Traditionally valued by Aboriginal peoples across Australia’s arid regions, with Eremophila species being important for their medicinal properties, nectar-rich flowers, and as components of traditional landscapes and healing practices.
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