The Fan Flower, also known as the Fairy Fan Flower (Scaevola aemula), is a beautiful flowering plant native to Australia.
Here are some interesting facts about it:
Appearance:The Fan Flower is a sprawling perennial with ascending and/or procumbent stems that typically grows to 9-18 inches tall and spreads to 24 inches wide. It has small, bright green, oval leaves with toothed edges. The star of the show though are its dainty fan-shaped flowers that come in colors of blue, purple, pink, or white, with bright yellow-and-white throats .
Blooming: This profuse bloomer thrives in hot, humid climates where it produces a non-stop bloom of these fan-shaped flowers throughout summer to first frost.
Heat and Drought Tolerance: Once established, the Fan Flower is a champion when it comes to tolerating heat and drought. This makes it a perfect choice for hot summer climates.
Low Maintenance: Another perk? Fan Flowers are low maintenance plants. They are self-cleaning, meaning you don't have to deadhead the spent blooms, and they are generally resistant to pests.
Growing Conditions: The Fan Flower prefers full sun to part shade and moderately fertile, humusy soil with adequate moisture. You can sow seeds in spring or root softwood cuttings in late spring or summer.
Where to Plant: This versatile plant can be grown in hanging baskets, window boxes, containers, or as a bedding plant. In warm climates (zones 9-11), it can be treated as a tender perennial. In cooler climates, it is typically grown as an annual.
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