Botanical Name
Eremophila fasciata
Common Name
Spaghetti Eremophila
Description
Spaghetti Eremophila is a distinctive native shrub renowned for its purple tubular flowers and unique fine, thread-like foliage that creates beautiful textural displays in Australian gardens. This attractive species produces masses of purple tubular flowers that bloom prolifically, attracting honeyeating birds, native bees, and butterflies while providing excellent nectar sources. The distinctive fine, narrow leaves resemble spaghetti strands, giving the plant its common name and creating attractive fine-textured evergreen foliage with unique architectural appeal. Extremely hardy and drought tolerant once established, it thrives in well-drained soils and full sun positions with minimal water requirements. Perfect for native gardens, borders, and areas where drought-tolerant shrubs with unique foliage texture and reliable purple flowering create distinctive low-maintenance landscape displays.
Plant Category
Medium Shrubs
Size (H x W)
Height: 1-2 meters, Spread: 1-2 meters
Eremophila fasciata naturally occurs in arid and semi-arid regions of Australia, thriving in well-drained sandy or clay soils with excellent drainage and full sun exposure in Mediterranean to arid climates with outstanding drought tolerance.
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