Eremophila maculata (Ker Gawl.) F.Muell.

A dense shrub. It grows 0.5-3 m tall. It can spread 1-2.5 m across. It is compact and with many branches. It has rigid hairy branches. The leaves are sword shaped and taper to the base. The tip is pointed. They are grey-green and 0.5-5 cm long by 1 cm wide. The flowers are white or pink but can be red or orange. They are bell shaped. There is often a yellow spot inside. They are 2.5 cm long. The flowers grow on an S shaped stalk. The fruit are green or purple and smooth. They are nearly round and 2 cm long.

It can grow in temperate or subtropical conditions. It suits arid or semiarid locations. It can stand light frost. It often grows naturally on heavy clay soils. It also grows on limestone cliffs. It needs good drainage. In the Inland Botanical Gardens Mildura. It suits hardiness zones 9-11.

CAUTION: The plant contains high levels of cyanide.

Plants can be grown from seed or cuttings.