Picture of Kalbarri Carpet (Eremophila glabra)

Kalbarri Carpet

Eremophila glabra, commonly known as Kalbarri Carpet, is a hardy, spreading Australian native shrub. It features thick, leathery leaves that help conserve water in arid environments and vibrant orange to red tubular flowers that attract birds and pollinators. This plant is excellent for groundcover in dry, sandy soils and rockeries.

  • Botanical name: Eremophila glabra
  • Family: Scrophulariaceae
  • Form: Spreading groundcover shrub
  • Height: Up to 0.5 metres
  • Foliage: Thick, leathery leaves
  • Flowers: Orange to red tubular flowers; bloom spring to summer
  • Attracts: Birds and pollinators
  • Ideal for: Groundcover, rockeries, and dry gardens