Scaevola, Fan Flower, Fanflower 'Blue Wonder'

Scaevolaaemula

Genus
Scaevola (skee-VO-luh)
Species
aemula (EM-yoo-luh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Blue-Violet
Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
Patent Information
Patent expired
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Lake Forest, California

San Jose, California

Maitland, Florida

Osprey, Florida

Zachary, Louisiana

Potsdam, New York

Regina, Saskatchewan

Beaumont, Texas

Corpus Christi, Texas

Leander, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

5
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Regina, SK (Zone 3b) | March 2016 | positive

This a very full, prolifically flowering and reliable choice for spilling over the edges of pots and containers. For a stunning combinati...Read More

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Lake Forest, CA (Zone 10a) | July 2006 | positive

This hardy plant does well in clay soil and underneath Euctalyptus trees. Handled the mild winter just fine with no fertilzing or special care.

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Potsdam, NY | August 2003 | positive

In the farthest northern region of New York state, this plant is a wonder. It tolerates our dry hot summer or our wet hot summer or our c...Read More

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Tennille, GA (Zone 8b) | April 2003 | neutral

Pretty little plant used here as an annual. It is a nice addition to a mix pot of flowers! Zone 11

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Pompano Beach, FL | March 2003 | positive

Zone 10 - sold as groundcover - full sun, spreads beautifully, yet is low (under 10") - blooms year round.

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Oakland, CA (Zone 9b) | November 2002 | positive

In Zone 9 coastal Nor.Cal this is an evergreen, ever-blooming Australian native suitable for rock garden walls or hanging baskets. "Blue ...Read More

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