Overview

Eremophila glabra is a plant with a shrub habit in the genus Eremophila, part of the Scrophulariaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Eremophila glabra grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include specimen plant and border accent.

About

Eremophila glabra, commonly known as tar bush, is a plant in the figwort family, Scrophulariaceae and is endemic to Australia. It is sometimes a low, ground-hugging and sometimes an erect shrub.

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About the genus

Eremophila is a genus of more than 270 species of plants in the figwort family, Scrophulariaceae, all of which are endemic to mainland Australia. Some species have common names including emu bush, poverty bush or fuchsia bush, reflecting the belief that emus eat the fruit, their arid environment or a superficial resemblance to the flowers of plants in the genus Fuchsia. Eremophilas are widespread in the arid areas of Australia, and range in size from low-growing shrubs to small trees.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Eremophila

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H5

Plant details

Eremophila glabra size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Shrub

Foliage

Evergreen

Suggested uses

Specimen plant, border accent

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Eremophila glabra

Propagation

Semi-ripe cuttings

Pest resistance

Generally pest-free

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions