Fuchsia Bush
Eremophila subfloccosa
- Native to:
- Australia
Allthingsnative,Allthingsnative,Kevin Thiele (www.flickr.com) from Perth, Australia,User:Gnangarra,Allthingsnative,Allthingsnative,Allthingsnative,Endlicher, Stephan, 1804-1849 Fenzl, Eduard, 1808-1879 K.K. Naturhistorisches Hofmuseum (Vienna, Austria)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Scrophulariaceae
- Genus:
- Eremophila
- Species:
- Eremophila subfloccosa
- USDA Symbol:
- ERSU17
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 150 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jul,aug,sep,oct,nov
- Bloom Colors:
- purple, mauve, pink
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Reported Fauna Sightings
Hummingbirds: Anna's Hummingbird (Calypte anna)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, bees
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Resprouts from rootstock following fire, typical of Australian arid-zone shrubs.
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to arid regions, prefers low fertility