Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Scrophulariaceae

Genus:

Eremophila

Species:

Eremophila rigida

Growth Characteristics

Height:

200 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Colors:

purple, blue

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, bees

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

14–60 days

Notes:

Seeds benefit from scarification (nicking or hot water treatment) to break physical dormancy; germination occurs over several weeks.

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