Eremophila nivea
Silky Eremophila
With attractive soft, silvery-grey foliage and pale purple-violet flowers appearing from late winter to mid spring, Eremophila nivea is fabulous for its foliage and flower power in the native garden.
Grow it at home
- A small shrub growing 1-1.5m high by a similar width, makes this species suitable for a native garden of any size
- Suitable for pot cultivation using a free draining native soil
- Best suited to an open, sunny position with good air circulation
- Water at the base of the plant to keep foliage as dry as possible to avoid the potential for fungal issues
- Drought tolerant once established
- Tip prune following flowering to maintain habit and encourage new growth
The species name is derived from the Latin nivea which means 'of the snow' referring to its snow-white leaves and branches.
Find it in Kings Park
Silky Eremophila can be seen in several locations in the park including the Conservation Garden, Western Australian Botanic Garden entry beds, Northern Wheatbelt Garden, Aspects Mound and Wadjuk Car Park surrounds.
Out in the wild
Endemic to the Avon Wheatbelt, 3 to 4 hours north of Perth, Eremophila nivea is listed as Critically Endangered under the Biodiversity Conservation Act (2016), with remaining populations needing careful monitoring and management. Conversely, this species is widely available in the Nursery trade and makes a great ornamental, drought tolerant addition to a native garden in the right conditions.
