Piccaninny Dawn

CultivarEremophila 'Piccaninny Dawn'

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Eremophila (the genus)
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Fact sheet

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Typeshrub

from Eremophila · “Eremophila is a diverse genus of shrubs” — How to Grow Eremophila (Desert Rose Myrtle) — LizPlants

Days to maturity180–360 days

from Eremophila · “Days to maturity: Flowering begins 6-12 months from planting” — How to Grow Eremophila — LizPlants

LightFull sun, 8+ hours daily; some species tolerate light afternoon shade in extreme heat

from Eremophila · “Sun: Full sun, 8+ hours daily” — How to Grow Eremophila (Desert Rose Myrtle) — LizPlants

WaterVery drought-tolerant once established; water sparingly.

from Eremophila · “Water: Very drought-tolerant once established; water sparingly.” — How to Grow Eremophila — LizPlants

Soil pH6.5–8

from Eremophila · “pH: 6.5-8.0” — How to Grow Eremophila (Desert Rose Myrtle) — LizPlants

Hardiness zones9b-11; some cold-hardy species tolerate zone 9a with protection

from Eremophila · “Thrives in zones 9b-11” — How to Grow Eremophila (Desert Rose Myrtle) — LizPlants

Spacing36–48 in

from Eremophila · “Spacing: 48 inches” — How to Grow Eremophila (Desert Rose Myrtle) — LizPlants

Edible partsEdible nectar source

from Eremophila · “Eremophila flowers are rich in nectar” — How to Grow Eremophila (Desert Rose Myrtle) — LizPlants

Companionsgrevillea, banksia, westringia, acacia, lavender, rosemary, desert marigold, california poppy

from Eremophila · “Plant with: Grevillea, Banksia, Westringia, Acacia, Lavender, Rosemary, Desert marigold, California poppy” — How to Grow Eremophila — LizPlants

Keep away fromheavy feeders (corn, squash, tomato), azaleas, hydrangeas)

from Eremophila · “Avoid planting near: Heavy feeders (corn, squash, tomato) Plants requiring frequent watering (hostas, azaleas, hydrangeas) Shallow-rooted competitors in confined spaces” — How to Grow Eremophila — LizPlants

Piccaninny Dawn hasn't been researched on its own yet; these facts are for the genus as a whole.

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