Scaevola aemula 'Outback Fan Dancer'

Fan Flowers

Tips for Homeowners:

Fertilize and water regularly for best performance.  Remove spent flowers to encourage more blooms.

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Dainty, fan-shaped flowers will provide continuous color even during the heat of the summer.

  • Long-lasting, purple, fan-shaped flowers
  • Trailing habit
  • Dainty flowers with dark green foliage

Perfect for hanging baskets, window boxes, landscapes and mixed container gardens.

Height: 6-8 in
Spread: 18-24 in
Zone: 10-11
Color: Purple

Interesting Notes about Fan Flowers:

Its beauty would translate to tender, but it is quite the opposite for this tough survivor.  Scaevola tolerates heat and drought and will flower all season without hesitation.


Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes:

  • Garden
  • Border or Bed
  • Long Blooming
  • Mass Planting
  • Container
  • Blooms all Season
  • Great Foliage
  • Summer Bloomer
  • Low Maintenance

Foliage Color:

  • Green

Exposure:

  • Full Sun

Attracts Wildlife:

  • Attracts Butterflies

Habit:

  • Trailing

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Summer

Soil Moisture:

  • Average Water