EASTER EGG EREMOPHILA

Eremophila racemosa

The flower buds of Easter Egg Eremophila are orange on top, yellowish below and turn red as the flower opens with the petal tube having a lighter color inside. Alternately, the buds may be pinkish to pale yellow turning light cream when they open. These color variations are what give this unique shrub its name. The flowers attract hummingbirds.

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GARDENING BASICS

Type: Shrubs

Hardiness: 23˚F

Water: Low

Sun Exposure: Full, Partial

GROWTH

Growth Rate: Moderate

Average Size: 5’ H × 5’ W

Coverage: 20 square feet

FOLIAGE

Foliage Type: Evergreen

Foliage Color: Green

FLOWERS & FRUITS

Flower Color: Pink, yellow, orange, red, cream

Flower Season: Late Winter, early Spring

Fruit: Inconspicuous

MORE COMMENTS

Thorns: No

Allergies: Unknown

Shear lightly in summer or winter only if needed; otherwise mostly leave alone and control growth by regulating irrigation rates. Many cultivars.