Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Goodeniaceae

Genus:

Scaevola

Species:

Scaevola kilaueae

USDA Symbol:

SCKI

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

30 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

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

Bloom Colors:

white, purple

Ground Cover:

Yes

Wildlife Benefits

Bees:

★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

native bees, birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Endemic to volcanic substrates on Kilauea; colonizes lava flows and recovers after volcanic disturbance.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, volcanic, well-drained soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to volcanic regions, prefers coastal areas