Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Pixie Bush, Claypan Grass
Habitat
Canyons, Rocky areas, Scrubs, Woods
Desert, Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
9-11
Sunset Zone
Not Available
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Magenta, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Light Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Purple, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Olive
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Cylindrical
Irregular
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Edible Uses
Not Available
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Not Applicable
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Not Applicable
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
ERICAMERIA laricifolia
EREMOPHILA 'Valentine'
Common Name
Turpentine bush
Poverty Bush, Fuchsia bush
In German
Aguirre
Emu Bush
In French
Aguirre
Emu Bush
In Spanish
Aguirre
Emu Bush
In Greek
Αγκίρε
emu Μπους
In Portuguese
Aguirre
Emu de Bush
In Polish
Aguirre
Emu Bush
In Latin
Aguirre
Emu Bush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Myoporaceae
Genus
Ericameria
Eremophila
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Barnadesioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Aguirre and Emu Bush
Season and care of Aguirre and Emu Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Aguirre and Emu Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aguirre season is Fall and Winter and Emu Bush season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aguirre is Loam, Sand and for Emu Bush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Aguirre is Neutral, Alkaline and for Emu Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Aguirre and Emu Bush Physical Information
Aguirre and Emu Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Aguirre height is 91.40 cm and width 91.40 cm whereas Emu Bush height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Aguirre and Emu Bush are as follows:
Aguirre flower color: Yellow
Aguirre leaf color: Green
Emu Bush flower color: Magenta and Rose
- Emu Bush leaf color: Purple, Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Aguirre and Emu Bush
Care of Aguirre and Emu Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Aguirre pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Emu Bush pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Aguirre needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Emu Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
