Eremophila glabra ‘Grey Horizon’ (Gray Emu Bush)
This tall groundcover is called Eremophila glabra ‘Grey Horizon’. Native to the drier areas of Australia, this plant also is commonly known as Gray Emu Bush. Its evergreen, green leaves are densely covered with white hairs that give the foliage a greyish tone. Blooming in the winter and spring seasons, yellow flowers with peach tinged ends emerge growing the length of its foliage. Hardy to temperatures as low as 20 degrees Fahrenheit and drought tolerant, this interesting low growing shrub reaches an average mature landscape size of 0.5-1′ x 4-6′.
Care and planting instructions
Plant Gray Emu Bush in an area that receives full sun to partial shade using well-draining soil. Water regularly after planting to help establish it in its new location then reduce frequency to occasional. This plant is drought tolerant and can withstand A relatively easy care plant, pruning isn’t required but to maintain a fresh look, prune back end in the summer or fall seasons.
Landscape design ideas
As a low growing shrub, Eremophila glabra ‘Grey Horizon’ works well as a low border or planted in multiples on a hillside. Reaching less than a foot in height, this variety also can double as a groundcover and can be used as a filler to planter beds. Its looks especially nice when planted between cascading rocks for a natural look.
