Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Goodeniaceae

Genus:

Scaevola

Species:

Scaevola hobdyi

USDA Symbol:

SCHO10

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

60 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

white, purple

Ground Cover:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Wildlife Benefits

Bees:

★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, native bees

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rocky, well-drained volcanic soil

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to rocky coastal areas of Hawaii