Heliotropium arborescens

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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.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Perennial

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

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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

Rich

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

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Design Styles

Formal, Japanese, Meadow, Mediterranean, Spanish

 

Accenting Features

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Seasonal Interest

n/a

 

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Shrub Border, Patio, Raised Planter

 

Special Uses

Container

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.