Eremophila alternifolia

Eutaxia obovate is a beautiful fast growing native shrub perfect for adding colour to coastal gardens. Also known as the bacon and egg plant, its small lime green leaves make the perfect backdrop for the gorgeous pea shaped yellow and red flowers that cover the shrub in winter to early summer. Perfect as a border plant it is super hardy and low maintenance and will attract the birds and the bees. 

Quick Facts: 

• What to use me for: In a native or coastal garden as a border plant

• I grow to: 0.5-1m high, 0.5-1m wide 

• Where to place me: I preform best in part shade but can tolerate some sun

• Watering conditions: I am drought tolerant once established 

• Soil Conditions: I like a well draining soil and do well in loamy, sandy loam, clay loam soil

• My features: I am drought tolerant, can tolerate light frosts and am great for coastal planting as I can deal with salty winds

Our plants are beautifully grown, mature tube stock with well-developed roots. They are guaranteed sun-hardened, can be planted directly into the ground and are excellent performers for your garden.

We carefully package your plants into a customised box to ensure safe transport, healthy plants and delivery to your door