The pure species plant, S. aemula, is a somewhat large plant, growing to as much as 18 inches with a growth habit that is almost shrub-like when planted in zones where it is … See more

Like most trailing annuals, fan flower benefits from a little snipping here and there to keep it tidy and encourage the plant to grow in a branching habit rather than develo… See more

Propagating fan flower is usually done by rooting stem cuttings. This is also the standard way to perpetuate a plant into the following spring: Take cuttingsof fan flower at the end … See more

Fan flower can be tricky to grow from seed, as the seeds are very tiny and germination is slow and not always reliable. But seed starting is sometimes the only option, as fan flower p… See more