Scaevola aemula Fan Flower is a compact fast-growing evergreen tropical perennial grown as an annual with spreading stems and green foliage. The whorls of fragrant purple-blue fan shaped flowers bloom continuously from mid-spring through summer. Grows best with dappled sun and well-drained soils.
Syn. with Scaevola aemula 'Fancy'.
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Origins: |
Australia |
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Height: |
0.5' - 1' |
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Spread: |
1’ - 1.5' |
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Spacing: |
1.5' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
10 - 11 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Blue |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. No serious pests or diseases.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Garden, Foundational Plantings, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Snapdragon, Lupin, Petunia
IMAGES: daryl_mitchell, Front Step Container- August, (2) Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, Scaevola aemula Fancy kz2, CC BY-SA 4.0, (3) Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, Scaevola aemula Fancy kz1, CC BY-SA 4.0, (4) anonymous, Scaevola amuela ParkSanssousi 100706b, CC BY-SA 3.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
