Eremophila calorhabdos - 1 gallon plant

Red Rod Emu Bush, Spiked Eremophila, Red Rod
Family: Scrophulariaceae • Native to: Western Australia, restricted distribution near Esperance • Form: Shrub • Lifespan: Perennial • Size: 3 to 12 ft. tall, 3 to 5 ft. wide • Bloom: fall • Attracts: bees, hummingbirds, birds • Flowers: red • Prefers: full sun • Water min: no • Water max: infrequent • Drought: yes • Hardiness: 25°f-30°f • Soil: loam, well-drained, tolerates alkaline • Suitable for: specimen, focal point • Evergreen
Erect branches and flower stocks, though early pruning will produce a denser shrub. Recovers quickly after fire. Requires good drainage. If wind is an issue it should be planted in a sheltered location. Aphids and gray mold are common pests. Grows quickly,