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Fan Flower

Scaevola Aemula

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Overview

Fan Flower (Scaevola aemula) is a versatile ground cover with a trailing habit, reaching up to 24 inches in width. Known for its unique fan-shaped blossoms in violet, blue, or white, it thrives in USDA zones 9-11. Plant in full sun to partial shade in well-draining soil. Requires minimal water once established. Ideal for hanging baskets, garden edges, or as a splash of color in rockeries. Blooms spring to frost.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 9–10Climate Mediterranean
Fan Flower (Scaevola Aemula) — reaching up to 24 inches in width
Fan Flower (Scaevola Aemula) — reaching up to 24 inches in widthFan Flower (Scaevola Aemula) — Plant in full sun to partial shade in well-draining soilFan Flower (Scaevola Aemula) — Fan Flower (Scaevola aemula) is a versatile ground cover with a trailing habitFan Flower (Scaevola Aemula) — is a captivating addition to any landscape design due to its unique fan-shaped blooms and hearty resilienceFan Flower (Scaevola Aemula) — Ideal for hanging baskets, garden edges, or as a splash of color in rockeriesFan Flower (Scaevola Aemula) — Requires minimal water once established+79

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Goodeniaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Fan Flower (Scaevola Aemula) — Known for its unique fan-shaped blossoms in violet, blue, or white, it thrives in USDA zones 9-11
Fan Flower (Scaevola Aemula) — reaching up to 24 inches in width
Fan Flower (Scaevola Aemula) — Plant in full sun to partial shade in well-draining soil
Fan Flower (Scaevola Aemula) — Fan Flower (Scaevola aemula) is a versatile ground cover with a trailing habit
Fan Flower (Scaevola Aemula) — is a captivating addition to any landscape design due to its unique fan-shaped blooms and hearty resilience
Fan Flower (Scaevola Aemula) — Ideal for hanging baskets, garden edges, or as a splash of color in rockeries
Fan Flower (Scaevola Aemula) — Requires minimal water once established
Fan Flower (Scaevola Aemula) — scientifically known as Scaevola aemula
Fan Flower (Scaevola Aemula) — providing a dense ground cover or spilling over containers and hanging baskets
Fan Flower (Scaevola Aemula) — The semi-woody stems bear fleshy
Fan Flower (Scaevola Aemula) — though it prefers well-drained conditions
Fan Flower (Scaevola Aemula) — spoon-shaped leaves that remain green throughout the growing season
Fan Flower (Scaevola Aemula) — With a moderate growth rate and a tolerance for seaside conditions and drought once established
Fan Flower (Scaevola Aemula) — these plants are attractors of pollinators such as bees and butterflies
Fan Flower (Scaevola Aemula) — which can add life and movement to the designed space
Fan Flower (Scaevola Aemula) — reducing the need for chemical interventions
Fan Flower (Scaevola Aemula) — it cuts down on maintenance needs
Fan Flower (Scaevola Aemula) — ground cover / perennial with blue and multi-colored and purple blooms
Fan Flower (Scaevola Aemula) — but it can also serve as an annual in cooler regions
Fan Flower (Scaevola Aemula) — blue and multi-colored and purple flowers in the garden
Fan Flower (Scaevola Aemula) — Zones 9 through 11 offer the ideal growing conditions for Scaevola aemula
Fan Flower (Scaevola Aemula) — ground cover / perennial for full or half
Fan Flower (Scaevola Aemula) — Fan Flower (Scaevola aemula) is a versatile ground cover with a trailing habit; plant in full sun to partial shade in
Fan Flower (Scaevola Aemula) — reaching up to 24 inches in width; spoon-shaped leaves that remain green throughout the growing season

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