These perennial sub-shrubs have slender stems that form a sprawling habit. The rounded leaves are mid too dark-green and the tube-shaped flowers range from white to shades of mauve to purple and blue and appear in a cluster from spring to summer.

Hardiness zones 9 to 11

Scaevola speciesare naturally found in Australiagrowing on the coast and inland. They tolerate most well drained moderately fertile moist soils and prefer a semi shaded protected position and are frost and drought tender but salt spray tolerant.

Fan Flower Is grown for its spreading habit and flowers. It is used in small or cottage gardens along front borders or as a spill-over above retaining walls. It is suitable for coastal regions and establishes in one season but is short lived. These perennials are also grown in patio pots or planter boxes and are suitable for roof gardens. ID 470

Scaevola(SEE-vo-la) species

Goodeniaceae (goo-DEN-AY-see-ee)