EREMOPHILA GLABRA ‘MINGENEW GOLD’

Mingenew Gold Eremophila

OVERVIEW:

Eremophila ‘Mingenew Gold’ is an evergreen Australian shrub prized for its silvery foliage and bright yellow tubular flowers. Its compact habit and excellent tolerance of heat, drought and poor soils make it particularly useful in desert-adapted landscapes. The contrasting foliage and flowers provide strong visual interest throughout the growing season.

CLASSIFICATION:

Scientific Name: Eremophila ‘Mingenew Gold’
Common Name: Mingenew Gold Emu Bush
Family: Scrophulariaceae
Suggested Uses: Accent plant, hedges, xeriscape landscapes, pollinator gardens

CHARACTERISTICS:

Height: 3–5 ft.
Width: 3–5 ft.
Foliage: Silvery-gray, evergreen
Flower: Bright yellow, tubular flowers
Bloom Period: Winter through spring, with additional flowering
Growth Habit: Dense, rounded shrub

ENVIRONMENT:

Exposure: Full Sun
Water Use: Low
Soil: Well-draining soils
USDA Zone: 9–11