Fairy Fan-Flower (Scaevola aemula): Heat-Tolerant Blue Fan Blooms for Containers

Fairy Fan-Flower: Tough Evergreen Perennial with Unique Fan-Shaped Blooms

Scaevola aemula is a heat and drought tolerant evergreen perennial (often grown as an annual) with spoon-shaped leaves and distinctive fan-shaped bluish flowers. Excellent for containers, hanging baskets, or under glass. Good in mixed borders with adequate moisture.

Container Superstar

• Unique fan-shaped blue-purple flowers
• Spoon-shaped evergreen foliage
• Heat and drought tolerant
• Often grown as annual
• Excellent container plant

Growing Conditions

• Light: Full sun to part shade
• Soil: Moderately fertile, humusy, well-drained
• Water: Medium moisture
• Maintenance: Moderate

Propagation

Sow seed in spring at 66–75°F; root softwood cuttings in late spring/summer.

Potential Problems

Infrequent.

Quick Reference

Height/Spread:	1–3 ft.
Bloom Time:	Summer
Flower Colors:	Blue, purple
Foliage:	Evergreen
Uses:	Containers, borders, annual bedding