Botanical Name
Eremophila nivea
Common Name
Silky Emu Bush
Description
Silky Emu Bush is a beautiful native shrub renowned for its white tubular flowers and distinctive silvery-grey foliage that creates elegant displays in Australian gardens. This attractive species produces masses of white tubular flowers that bloom prolifically, attracting honeyeating birds, native bees, and butterflies while providing excellent nectar sources. The small, silvery-grey leaves are covered in soft hairs that give the plant its distinctive silky appearance and tactile 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 silvery foliage and reliable white flowering create elegant low-maintenance landscape displays.
Plant Category
Medium Shrubs
Size (H x W)
Height: 1-2 meters, Spread: 1-2 meters
Eremophila nivea 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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