Botanical Name: Common Names:
Scaevola aemula Fan Flower, Fairy Fan Flower,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
TBA Prostrate, Spreading
Description:
Pretty native flowering groundcover with bright green toothed, wedge shaped foliage. Masses of white, purple or blue flowers from spring through summer. Makes a great ground cover ideal for cascading over walls , in containers, hanging baskets and in borders. Prefers full sun to part shade in moist well drained soil. Tolerates coastal conditions and slopes. Grows approx. 50cm H x 100cm W.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
30-60cm 30-60cm
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Any, Clay, Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Fire Retardant, Formal Garden, Groundcover, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Rockery, Container / Pot, Native Garden
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Goodeniaceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Blue, White
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
Fruit: No
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: Moderate
Wind: High