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Eremophila Silver Ball 140MM

Eremophila glabra 'Silver Ball'

I am Eremophila Silver Ball. My family originated from Australia.

Habit Shrub - Bird attracting

Plant family Scrophulariaceae

I am a hardy and compact Australian native shrub that produces pretty yellow tubular flowers from autumn to spring. My blooms will attract small nectar-loving birds to your garden. Use my silvery foliage to create contrast against other plants. I am ideal for multiple settings including in coastal conditions, as a low informal hedge, in a container, or in a wildlife habitat garden. I prefer a position in full sun in well drained soil. I need little maintenance but will benefit from a light trim and a small amount of slow-release native fertiliser once a year.

I am popular and will make you happy because...

I am a dense ground covering Emu Bush with silvery blue foliage

I produce yellow nectar feeding bird attracting flowers during winter

Once established I am hardy tolerating both dry conditions & light frosts

Features

Ideal light: Full SunI am happy growing in full sun and partially shaded locations

Height: 1m Width: 1m(Size at point of sale approx. 40cm including pot)

Water needs: Low (once established)I need minimal water once established

Suitable for coastal planting. I tolerate grey water and most soil types

Frost tolerance: High

Plant features

Coastal tolerant Yellow flowers Grey Green foliage Flowers Mar-Apr, Sep-Nov

Council planting lists

On council planting lists

The species Eremophila glabra is on these council lists. Councils usually mean plants grown from local seed, so check whether a selected form like this one suits your project.

Albury City Council
Recommended for landscape plans: Albury Wodonga Garden Guide: native plants for your garden Source
Berri Barmera Council
Local native plant guide: Native species planting list for Berri Barmera (Growing Regional Urban Biodiversity) Source
Camden Council
Recommended for landscape plans: Tree and landscape species list (Tree Management Policy) (listed as Eremophila spp., which covers the whole genus) Source
Campbelltown City Council
Nature strip planting list: Verge Development Guide (2022): suitable plants Source
Copper Coast Council
Recommended for landscape plans: Recommended landscape plant list (Landscaping Policy DEV003) Source
City of Greater Dandenong
Recommended for landscape plans: Landscape Plan Guidelines: recommended species (Small shrub, native) Source
Griffith City Council
Recommended for landscape plans: Biodiversity and waterwise plants list (BASIX) Source
District Council of Karoonda East Murray
Local native plant guide: Native species planting list for Karoonda East Murray (Growing Regional Urban Biodiversity) Source
Liverpool City Council
Recommended for landscape plans: Growth Centre Precincts DCP Appendix C: landscape species (listed as Eremophila spp., which covers the whole genus) Source
District Council of Loxton Waikerie
Local native plant guide: Native species planting list for Loxton Waikerie (Growing Regional Urban Biodiversity) Source
Melton City Council
Recommended for landscape plans: Melton City Council plant list (March 2023) Source
Mid Murray Council
Local native plant guide: Native species planting list for Mid Murray (Growing Regional Urban Biodiversity) Source
Moira Shire Council
Recommended for landscape plans: Landscape Plan Guide: plant guide Source
City of Monash
Nature strip planting list: Nature strip planting: suggested species (Australian native) Source
Rural City of Murray Bridge
Local native plant guide: Native species planting list for Murray Bridge (Growing Regional Urban Biodiversity) Source
City of Prospect
Nature strip planting list: Verge Improvement Rebate Program approved planting list Source
Renmark Paringa Council
Local native plant guide: Native species planting list for Renmark Paringa (Growing Regional Urban Biodiversity) Source
City of Salisbury
Recommended for landscape plans: City Landscape Plan (2008): plant lists for landscape zones (Appendices A to E) Source
Tamworth Regional Council
Recommended for landscape plans: Australian plants for the North West Slopes Source
Rural City of Wangaratta
Recommended for landscape plans: It's Only Natural: water-wise gardening in north-east Victoria Source
Warrnambool City Council
Recommended for landscape plans: Warrnambool Plant Selector Source
City of Wodonga
Recommended for landscape plans: Albury Wodonga Garden Guide: native plants for your garden Source
Yass Valley Council
Local native plant guide: Native plant list for water-wise gardens in the Yass Valley Source
Yorke Peninsula Council
Local native plant guide: Recommended native plants for gardens and revegetation Source

From each council's website, checked 27 Oct 2026. Councils update their lists from time to time, so check the source before planting on council land or for a planning permit. Find your council's lists

Plant me:

In garden beds and general landscaping
In pots and other containers
As a hedge or screening plant
In native and wildlife gardens

Tips for success

I benefit from a tip prune when required to keep shape

Suggested spacing: 0.6m apart.

Full Sun (6+ hours of direct sun)

Once established, check soil moisture and water during extended dry periods.

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Ask your retailer for Eremophila Silver Ball by Southern Plants. Our plants are available through Bunnings, good retail nurseries, or via landscapers. We do not sell direct to the public. Availability in individual stores varies; contact your retailer before visiting.

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