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Spring–Autumn
Fan Flower
Scaevola aemula
Family: Goodeniaceae
Green & Freshfaintclean
SeasonSpring–Autumn
OriginAustralia
IntensityVery Faint
LifespanPerennial
About This Flower
Green & Fresh · Spring–Autumn bloomer
Fan flower's distinctive half-flower, with petals arranged in a fan on one side only, trails from baskets and containers in lavender, blue, and white with a continuous cheerful generosity.
Symbolism & Meaning
generosity, fan of friendship
In the Victorian language of flowers, fan flower means “Generosity”.
Habitat & Environment
Australia
Fan Flower is native to Australia.
Quick Reference
- Scientific NameScaevola aemula
- FamilyGoodeniaceae
- Native ToAustralia
- Bloom SeasonSpring–Autumn
- LifespanPerennial
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