Scaevola taccada (Beach Naupaka, Naupaka)
Botanical Information
| Family | Goodeniaceae |
| Genus | Scaevola |
| Species | taccada |
| Synonyms | Scaevola frutescens, Scaevola fauriei |
| Category | Perennials, Tropicals |
| Origin | Hawaii. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 10a - 11b |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 10 - 11 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H3 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -1 |
| Temperature (°F) | 30 |
| Height | 1.2 m |
| Spread | 1.2 m |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Clumping. |
| Landscape | Groundcover, borders, containers, informal gardens, as a potted patio plant or as a specimen. |
| Cultivation | Plant in full sun to partial shade in moist but well-drained slightly acidic soil. |
| Notable Specimens | Kings Park and Botanical Garden, Perth, Australia. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Smooth robust stems. |
| Leaf Description | Rounded obovate leaves. |
| Flower Description | Small simple blooms in clusters along branches. |
| Fruit Description | Small round fruit. |
| Colour Description | White fruits and white to purple flowers. Bright yellow-green foliage and stems. Foliage is occasionally burgundy-tipped. |
| Texture Description | Smooth. |
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