Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Hybrid origin
Types
Pixie Bush, Claypan Grass
Pixie Bush, Claypan Grass
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas
Desert, Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Magenta, Rose
Magenta, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Light Pink
Light Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Light Green, Gray Green
Purple, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution
Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, 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
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
Average Water
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution
Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash
Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Versatility
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
EREMOPHILA 'Valentine'
EREMOPHILA 'Valentine'
Common Name
Poverty Bush, Fuchsia bush
Poverty Bush, Fuchsia bush
In German
Emu Bush
Emu Bush
In French
Emu Bush
Emu Bush
In Spanish
Emu Bush
Emu Bush
In Greek
emu Μπους
emu Μπους
In Portuguese
Emu de Bush
Emu de Bush
In Polish
Emu Bush
Emu Bush
In Latin
Emu Bush
Emu Bush
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myoporaceae
Myoporaceae
Genus
Eremophila
Eremophila
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Myoporeae
Myoporeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available