Eremophila glabra, also known as tar bush, is an evergreen shrub native to Australia. It can grow from 10 to 300 cm tall, and can be either prostrate or erect in form. The leaves are variable in size and shape, and lance-shaped, linear or egg-shaped. The flowers are usually red, orange, yellow or yellowish green, and don't have spots. It grows well in most soils and in most positions from full sun to full shade. It is drought-tolerant and frost-tolerant, though a few forms with hairy leaves will not tolerate high humidity. Tar bush is a popular choice in native gardens, and a number of cultivars have been developed. Propagation from seed is difficult, but cuttings strike readily and preserve the features of the parent plant.
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Perennial
Lifespan
Shrub
Plant Type
Mid winter, Late winter, Spring
Bloom Time
0.1–3 m (0.3–10 ft)
Plant Height
3 m
Spread
Green, White
Leaf Color
20 - 38 ℃
Ideal Temperature
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Care Guide for Tar bush
Every week
Water
Full sun
Sunlight
20 - 38 ℃
Ideal Temperature
Garden Soil
Soil Type
Water:
Tar bush, adapted to arid environments, thrives with minimal moisture and requires weekly watering. Typically grown outdoors, it prefers dry climates and reduces transpiration through small, pubescent leaves during summer's intense heat, reflecting its resilience and drought-tolerant nature.
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