Heliotropium arborescens
Common Heliotrope
Description
Heliotropium arborescens is a perennial but typically treated in all regions as a summer bedding annual to 1.5'-2' high, 1'- 1.5' wide. Dark violet, purple, blue, or white blossoms are densely set in curved, one-sided spikes that form rounded, 3"-4" clusters.
Plant Type
Perennial
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
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Leaf Color
Bark Color
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Fruit Color
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Fruit Season
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Sun
Full
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Loam
Soil Condition
Average
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
n/a
Accenting Features
n/a
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Location Uses
n/a
Special Uses
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Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.