Heliotrope is a frost-tender perennial that blooms from summer through fall- putting out small, lightly fragranced flowers in violet, purple, blue and white. This plant has beautifully delicately veined, dark green oval leaves. Keep in mind, Heliotropes are toxic if ingested and highly toxic to horses.
Heliotropium arborescens (Heliotrope)
Heliotropium arborenscens
Heliotrope
Heliotrope is a frost-tender perennial that blooms from summer through fall- putting out small, lightly fragranced flowers in violet, purple, blue and white. This plant has beautifully delicately veined, dark green oval leaves. Keep in mind, Heliotropes are toxic if ingested and highly toxic to horses.
| Plant Type | Shrub |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial Shade |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 10 (30°F)Zone 11 (40°F)Zone 12 (50°F-60°F) |
| Flower Color | Purple, White, Blue |
| Flower Season | Summer, Fall |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Height | 1-2ft |
| Spread | 1-2ft |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Great Foliage, Showy |
| Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Pollinators, Wildlife |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Edging, Patio and Containers |
| Tolerance | Deer |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
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