Eremophila glabra Kalbarri Carpet

Common Name:
Kalbarri Carpet Emu Bush

Description:
Eremophila glabra 'Kalbarri Carpet' is a vigorous, low-growing Australian native ground cover celebrated for its silvery-grey foliage and vibrant orange to red tubular flowers. Originating from Western Australia, this hardy variety forms a dense, spreading mat that suppresses weeds and stabilises soil, making it ideal for erosion control on banks or as a feature in native gardens. Flowering over a long period, typically from late winter through summer, it attracts nectar-feeding birds and pollinators, adding dynamic movement and biodiversity to the landscape. 'Kalbarri Carpet' thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, tolerating drought, light frost, and coastal conditions with ease. Its minimal water requirements and year-round visual appeal make it a superb choice for sustainable, low-maintenance gardens in Melbourne and similar temperate regions.

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

Mature Size:
Height: 20–30 cm
Width: 1.5–2.5 m

Aspect:
Full Sun

Flowering:
Flowers in Late Winter
Flowers in Spring
Flowers in Summer

Flower Colour:
Orange
Red

Key Attributes:
Australian Native
Drought Tolerant
Bee Attracting
Bird Attracting
Perennial
Suitable for Ground Cover and Erosion Control
Low Maintenance
Frost Tolerant
Coastal Tolerant

Toxicity:
Non-toxic to humans and pets

Companion Plants:
Myoporum parvifolium (Creeping Boobialla)
Grevillea lanigera (Woolly Grevillea)
Chrysocephalum apiculatum (Yellow Buttons)
Westringia fruticosa (Coastal Rosemary)
Scaevola albida (Fan Flower)