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Whirlwind® White III
Scaevola
Well-matched to all the colors in the Whirlwind® series, this bright white fan flower grows quickly to form a full, well-branched mass that makes a fun filler and spiller for containers. It can also be grown as a low-maintenance flowering groundcover in sunny landscapes. Pollinating bees enjoy the blooms of this heat and drought tolerant annual from spring until frost.
| Blossom Color | White |
| Bloom Season | Planting To Frost |
| Exposure | Sun |
| Height | 4-6 in |
| Width | 18-24 in |
| Spacing | 10-12 in |
| Container Sizes | 104, 104 Spacer, SE52 |
| Hardiness Zones | 10, 11 |
| Wildlife Attracted | Bees |
| Wildlife Deterred | |
| Features | Well-matched to all the colors in the Whirlwind® series, this bright white fan flower grows quickly to form a full, well-branched mass that makes a fun filler and spiller for containers. It can also be grown as a low-maintenance flowering groundcover in sunny landscapes. Pollinating bees enjoy the blooms of this heat and drought tolerant annual from spring until frost. |
| Adaptable as a Houseplant | No |
| Bog Plant | No |
| Is Disease Resistant | No |
| Drought Tolerant | Yes |
| Edible | No |
| Erosion Control | No |
| Fragrant Flower | No |
| Fragrant Foilage | No |
| Heat Tolerant | Yes |
| Native to North America | No |
| Salt Tolerant | No |
| Succulent | No |
| Water Plant | No |
| Uses |
Great in both containers and landscapes. |
| Maintenance Notes |
Whirlwind® fan flowers are low maintenance annuals that thrive in tough conditions. These Australian natives can handle intense sun, heat, humidity and drought. Since their flowers are self-cleaning, no deadheading is needed to stay in bloom from planting until frost. |
| 2025 | Favorites - Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden |
| 2025 | Top Performer - UGA |
| 2025 | Perfect Score - Iowa State |
| 2025 | Top Performer - Mississippi State University - Crystal Springs |
| 2025 | Perfect Score - Best in Show - University of Tennessee - Jackson |
| 2025 | Top Performer - Boerner Botanical Garden |
| 2024 | Top Performer - Ohio State University - Columbus |
| 2024 | Top Performer - University of Tennessee - Jackson |
| 2024 | Top Performer - University of Missouri |
| 2024 | Top Performer - University of Minnesota - Morris |
| 2024 | Consumer Rated - University of Florida - Fort Lauderdale |
| 2024 | Top Performer - Mississippi State University - Crystal Springs |
| 2023 | Top Performer - University of Wisconsin - West Madison |
| 2023 | Top Performer - University of Florida - Fort Lauderdale |
| 2023 | Top Performer - UGA |
| 2023 | Top Performer - Mississippi State University - Crystal Springs |
| 2023 | Perfect Score - University of Tennessee - Jackson |
| 2023 | Top Performer - University of Missouri |
| 2023 | Director's Select - Penn State University |
| 2023 | Top Performer - Iowa State |
| 2023 | Perfect Score - Oklahoma State University Botanical Gardens |
