Eremophila glabra 'Blue Horizon'

Common Name:
Emu Bush 'Blue Horizon'

Description:
Eremophila glabra 'Blue Horizon' is a low-growing, spreading native ground cover known for its dense, silvery-grey foliage and soft blue-green tone. This hardy cultivar of the emu bush is a standout performer in dry, open landscapes, with a sprawling habit that makes it ideal for erosion control, ground coverage, and softening hardscape edges. It produces tubular orange to reddish flowers that contrast beautifully with the cool-toned leaves, attracting birds and beneficial pollinators to the garden. Suited to a variety of soil types, including sandy and gravelly soils, it is extremely drought-tolerant once established and requires minimal care. 'Blue Horizon' thrives in full sun and tolerates light frost, making it an excellent choice for Melbourne's varied conditions. It typically flowers from late winter through spring, offering colour when few other natives are blooming. Regular light pruning can help maintain its shape and encourage denser foliage.

Form:
*Ground Cover
*Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:
*Height: 30 cm
*Width: 1.5–2 m

Aspect:
*Full Sun

Flowering:
*Flowers in Winter
*Flowers in Spring

Flower Colour:
*Orange
*Red

Key Attributes:
*Australian native
*Drought tolerant
*Bird Attracting
*Bee Attracting
*Suitable for Pots
*Disease Resistant
*Suitable for Mass Planting
*Low Maintenance

Toxicity:
Not known to be toxic to humans or animals.

Companion Plants:
*Myoporum parvifolium
*Westringia fruticosa
*Grevillea 'Bronze Rambler'
*Callistemon 'Great Balls of Fire'
*Correa reflexa