
Scaevola calendulacea
“Scented Fan Flower”
GROUNDCOVER TO 2m SPREADGround-hugging shrub with trailing stems & thick fleshy leaves, spikes of pretty purplish-blue fan shaped flowers year round are followed by edible purplish black berries that attract birds. Good soil stabilizer that can cover large areas. Tolerates salt.
Suitability | |
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Category | Groundcover |
Family | Goodeniaceae |
Aspect | Full Sun / Filtered Sun |
Soil | Adaptable, Sandy |
Habitat | Coastal |
Features | |
Bird Attracting, Bush Food Plants, Edible Fruit Plants, Hanging Basket Plants, Perfumed Flowering Plants, Rockery Plants, Salt Tolerant | |
Localities | |
North Stradbroke Island, South Stradbroke Island, Sunshine Coast district |