Inkberry, Beachberry, Gullfeed, Half Flower, Waxy Bush
Scaevola plumieri

Family: Goodeniaceae
Genus: Scaevola (skee-VO-luh)
Species: plumieri (PLOO-meer-eye)

Synonym:Lobelia plumieri

Synonym:Lobelia frutescens

Synonym:Scaevola ivifolia

Category
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color
White/Near White

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Foliage
Evergreen
Shiny/Glossy-Textured

Other details
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
This plant may be considered a protected species; check before digging or gathering seeds

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings

Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds