Is Spotted Emu Bush safe for pets?

Yes, Spotted Emu Bush (Eremophila Maculata) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Spotted Emu Bush easy to care for?

Spotted Emu Bush has a easy care difficulty rating. It requires low watering and full_sun light.

Can Spotted Emu Bush grow indoors?

Spotted Emu Bush is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Spotted Emu Bush (Eremophila Maculata) is a perennial shrub in the Scrophulariaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires low watering and full sun light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Eremophila maculata is an evergreen shrub native to Australia, known for its spotted flowers and drought tolerance.

Last updated: February 2026

Spotted Emu Bush

Eremophila Maculata

Eremophila maculata is an evergreen shrub native to Australia, known for its spotted flowers and drought tolerance.

Quick Facts

Type

shrub

Lifecycle

perennial

Care Difficulty

Easy

Water Needs

Low

Light

Full Sun

Hardiness Zones

9-11

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, loamy, gravelly

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:groundcover, specimen, drought-tolerant landscaping

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Spotted Emu Bush

Jan

Prune

Feb

Fertilize

Mar

Repot

Apr

Water+

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Scrophulariaceae

Genus:Eremophila