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Eremophila densifolia
Dense-leaved eremophila
Notes

Uses: Ornamental ground cover for rockeries, embankments, verges, nature strips and roundabouts.
Attracts nectar eating birds and insects.
Requires well-drained soils and responds well to pruning. Effective for weed suppression and soil control.
Cultural use: Indigenous peoples sucked the Eremophila flowers for nectar.
Note: Fire retardant plant as per SA Country Fire Service, contact for further information.
Note: Although this species is not classified under the Sewerage Act, it is recommended that it not be planted closer than two metres to any sewer main or connection.

  • Height 0.1-0.5m
  • Spread 1-3m
  • Position
    • position-fullsun Full Sun
    • position-partshade Part Shade
  • Family Myoporaceae
  • Botanical Name Eremophila densifolia
  • Common Name Dense-leaved eremophila
  • Origin WA
  • Habit Dwarf, Spreading
  • Landscape Coastal footslopes, Plains, 2nd line coast
  • Soil Texture Clay, Loam, Sand
  • pH Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  • Tolerates Drought, Fire, Moderate frost
  • Supplementary Watering Minimal
  • Flower Colour Purple
  • Flowering Time Spring, Winter
  • Flower Type Tubular
  • Purpose Habitat, Ornamental
  • Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen
  • Form Groundcover