Fan Flower
Scaevola aemula
SKAY-voh-luh EE-mew-luh
Annuals: Basket/Container Plant
Min. Temp
Tender: 36°
Fan-shaped flowers on lacy, green foliage. Heat and drought tolerant, easy to maintain. Blooms late spring to fall.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Green
Fall Foliage
Green
Flower Color
Blue
Blooming Time
Early Spring - to hard frost, if proper care is given
Habit
Semi-Trailing
Height
6–12 in
Spread
18–24 in
Form
Fan / Funnel
Characteristics
Type
Cultivar
Design
Filler
Safety
Non-toxic
Growth Rate
Fast
Traits
Long blooming
Tolerance/Resistance
Heat Tolerant, Drought Tolerant, Not tolerant of standing water
Attracts
Attracts Honeybees & Pollinators; Attracts Butterflies
Uses/Placement
Edging
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun: 8-12 hrs
Soil Texture
Adaptable
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil Moisture
Moist
Soil PH
Slightly Acidic: 6.0-6.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly acidic soil
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost, Peat Moss
Fertilizer
Heavy Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Rooting & Blooming
Fertilizer Timing
Daily in a basket/container. Weekly in the ground.
Micronutrients
Iron (Fe), Magnesium (Mg), Calcium (Ca), Zinc (Zn), Manganese (Mn), Boron (B)
Care
Care Level
Moderate
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Non-Spreading
Propagation Method
Benefits from Pollinators
Propagation Licensing
Trademarked cultivar
Division Timing
Do Not Divide