Eremophila racemosa bicolor
Easter Egg Bush
Description
Rounded Australian shrub to about 3' tall and wide. Produces bunches of pink, orange, yellow, and purple flowers mainly in spring, but intermittently throughout the year. Different colored flowers are produced on the same plant.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Orange, Pink, Purple, Yellow, Multi-Colored
Flower Season
Spring, Intermittent
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low, Low, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Entry, Patio, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Filler, Hedge
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.