Scaevola humilis (PFS100) PURPLE FUSION™

Common name:
Purple Fusion™ Fan Flower

Description:
Scaevola humilis 'Purple Fusion™' is a prostrate, evergreen groundcover renowned for its dense mat of lush green foliage and profusion of purple to lilac fan-shaped flowers. Unlike other Scaevola varieties, 'Purple Fusion™' exhibits a notably flat growth habit, reaching approximately 20cm in height and spreading up to 1.5 metres in width. This low-maintenance plant thrives in full sun to light shade and is adaptable to a variety of soil types, provided they are well-drained. It is particularly valued for its drought tolerance and ability to withstand hot, dry conditions, making it an excellent choice for Australian landscapes, including those in Melbourne. Flowering occurs throughout the year, with a peak display from September to December. Due to its non-mounding habit, 'Purple Fusion™' requires minimal pruning, typically only to trim edges as needed. Its sprawling nature makes it ideal for use as a groundcover, in rockeries, or cascading over retaining walls. 

Form:

• Ground Cover

Mature size:

• Height: 20cm
• Width: 1.5 metres

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers all year round
• Peak flowering from September to December

Flower colour:

• Purple
• Lilac

Key attributes:

• Australian native
• Drought tolerant
• Low maintenance
• Non-mounding habit
• Suitable for erosion control

Toxicity:

• No known toxicity to humans or animals.

Companion plants:

• Westringia fruticosa (Coastal Rosemary)
• Grevillea juniperina (Juniper-leaf Grevillea)
• Dianella caerulea (Paroo Lily)
• Lomandra longifolia (Spiny-headed Mat-rush)
• Myoporum parvifolium (Creeping Boobialla)