Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants
Origin
Hybrid origin
United States, California
Types
Pixie Bush, Claypan Grass
Santa Clara red ribbons, red ribbons, Raiche's red ribbons
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas
Dry areas, foothill woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
Not Available
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Magenta, Rose
Pink, Fuchsia, Rose, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Pink
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Part sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Versatility
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
EREMOPHILA 'Valentine'
CLARKIA concinna
Common Name
Poverty Bush, Fuchsia bush
Red Ribbons
In Hindi
एमु बुश
Clarkia concinna
In German
Emu Bush
Clarkia concinna
In French
Emu Bush
Clarkia concinna
In Spanish
Emu Bush
concinna clarkia
In Greek
emu Μπους
Clarkia concinna
In Portuguese
Emu de Bush
Clarkia concinna
In Polish
Emu Bush
klarkia concinna
In Latin
Emu Bush
Clarkia concinna
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myoporaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Myoporeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Emu Bush and Clarkia concinna
Season and care of Emu Bush and Clarkia concinna is important to know. While considering everything about Emu Bush and Clarkia concinna Care, growing season is an essential factor. Emu Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Clarkia concinna season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Emu Bush is Loam, Sand and for Clarkia concinna is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Emu Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Clarkia concinna is Neutral.
Emu Bush and Clarkia concinna Physical Information
Emu Bush and Clarkia concinna physical information is very important for comparison. Emu Bush height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Clarkia concinna height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Emu Bush and Clarkia concinna are as follows:
Emu Bush flower color: Magenta and Rose
Emu Bush leaf color: Purple, Light Green and Gray Green
Clarkia concinna flower color: Pink, Fuchsia, Rose and Lavender
- Clarkia concinna leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Emu Bush and Clarkia concinna
Care of Emu Bush and Clarkia concinna include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Emu Bush pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Clarkia concinna pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Emu Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Clarkia concinna needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.