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Scaevola taccada
Beach Naupaka, Naupaka
Origin: Hawaii.
| Family |
| Goodeniaceae |
| Genus |
| Scaevola |
| Species |
| taccada |
| Category |
| Perennials, Tropicals |
| Synonyms |
| Scaevola frutescens, Scaevola fauriei |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 10a - 11b |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 10 - 11 |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H3 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -1 |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 30 |
| Height |
| 1.2 m |
| Spread |
| 1.2 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| 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. |
| Shape |
| Clumping. |
| Growth |
| Fast |
| 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. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Kings Park and Botanical Garden, Perth, Australia. |
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