Scaevola canescens (Grey Scaevola)


Botanical Information

FamilyGoodeniaceae
GenusScaevola
Speciescanescens
CategoryPerennials
OriginSouthwest Australia.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone10a - 11b
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone10 - 11
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH3
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-1
Temperature (°F)30
Height0.1 - 0.5 m
Spread0.1 - 0.5 m
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodMarch, April, May, June, July, August, September, October

Description and Growing Information

ShapeClumping.
LandscapeNear hedges and borders, containers, potted patio plants, informal gardens, ground cover or as a specimen.
PropagationSeed.
CultivationPlant in well-draining slightly acidic soil in full sun to partial shade.
Notable SpecimensKings Park and Botanical Garden, Perth, Australia.
Bark/Stem DescriptionUnribbed stems.
Leaf DescriptionFlat, fleshy, narrow pinnate-obovoid leaves that measure 1 - 7 cm long and carry small delicate hairs.
Flower DescriptionOpen bell-shaped flowers that grow in terminal clusters of 2 - 3. Petals look almost 'chewed' or matted due to small fibres present.
Colour DescriptionSilvery-green foliage and stems. White flower petals with stripes of burgundy.
Texture DescriptionSoft.

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