Red Eremophila. Eremophila maculata v. brevifolia, Myoporaceae Family: ( Myoporaceae ), Red Eremophila. Also Called: Native Fuchsia, Valentine. We wish to thank Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia for some of the information on this page. We share images and information with Wikipedia. Eremophila is a large genus of 214 species, all endemic to inland Australia. Eremophila maculata is a perennial shrub less than 9 feet tall 9 feet wide that inhabits eucalypt or Acacia woodlands or mixed chenopod/Eremophila shrublands in central western Australia.. It is a very close relative to the Spotted Emu Bush. It grows mainly on well-drained heavy clay or clay loams and duplex soils on the floodplains, valley floors, saline drainages and around lakes; and as such is subject to periodic flooding. It is tolerant of alkaline and often saline environments and is rarely seen in non-saline environments Subsp. brevifolia is one of three subspecies and is widespread throughout central Western Australia and northwards from Shark Bay to the western side of the Hamersley Ranges. It is also known from Lake Amadeus, Northern Territory and near Volkes Hill. The Red Eremophila blooms in the spring and again at the end of winter. It blooms occasionally the rest of the year. It is enjoyed by hummingbirds. An ideal Xeriscape Landscape Plant in Arizona. Quick Notes: Height: Slow growing 2 feet to 9 feet tall. 3 to 9 feet wide. Leaves: Dark green, narrow, shiny leaves. Flowers: Flowers are tubular with upper and lower lips and are reasonably large, very colorful and spotted. The pedicels are glabrous and S shaped which distinguishs this from the other species. Flowering Time: February - April. Again in the fall. Stems/Trunks: Upright branches, the stems are light gray growing woodier with age. Seeds: Dehiscent pods which pop open and eject seeds for a great distance at maturity. Found: Native throughout central Western Australia and northwards from Shark Bay to the western side of the Hamersley Ranges. Hardiness: USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 �C (20 �F) USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 �C (25 �F) USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 �C (30 �F) USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 �C (35 �F) Soil pH requirements: 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) 7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline) Sun Exposure: Full Sun Elevation: 0 - 2,500 Feet. Habitat: Found in salt lake margins, dry watercourses, and clay pans of arid inland Australia. Used for landscaping in Arizona. Miscellaneous: Flowering Photos Taken February 15, 2006. Peoria, Arizona. Used as a xeriscape landscaping plant in the Phoenix and Tucson areas. Well drained soil is preferred.

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