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Common Heliotrope

Heliotropium Arborescens

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Overview

Heliotropium arborescens, the Common Heliotrope, is a fragrant perennial often grown as an annual. It reaches a height of 12-18 inches and spreads about the same. Preferring full sun to partial shade, it blooms clusters of tiny, violet or white flowers from spring to fall. Thrives in well-drained soil, adding sweet vanilla scent and vibrant color to borders or containers. USDA zones 10-11; protect from frost.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 10–11Type Shrub
Common Heliotrope (Heliotropium Arborescens) — It reaches a height of 12-18 inches and spreads about the same; reaches 1-3 feet in height and spreads
Common Heliotrope (Heliotropium Arborescens) — Preferring full sun to partial shade, it blooms clusters of tiny, violet or white flowers from spring to fallCommon Heliotrope (Heliotropium Arborescens) — <br><br>For optimal growth; famed for its sweet vanilla-like scentCommon Heliotrope (Heliotropium Arborescens) — Thrives in well-drained soil, adding sweet vanilla scent and vibrant color to borders or containers; that allCommon Heliotrope (Heliotropium Arborescens) — consider placement near areas where their fragrance can be appreciated; preferring full sun to, image 85Common Heliotrope (Heliotropium Arborescens) — USDA zones 10-11; protect from frost; heliotropium arborescens, the Common Heliotrope, is a fragrant, image 98Common Heliotrope (Heliotropium Arborescens) — and consistent moisture is key+114

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
10–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Boraginaceae

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Common Heliotrope (Heliotropium Arborescens) — It reaches a height of 12-18 inches and spreads about the same; reaches 1-3 feet in height and spreads
Common Heliotrope (Heliotropium Arborescens) — Preferring full sun to partial shade, it blooms clusters of tiny, violet or white flowers from spring to fall
Common Heliotrope (Heliotropium Arborescens) — <br><br>For optimal growth; famed for its sweet vanilla-like scent
Common Heliotrope (Heliotropium Arborescens) — Thrives in well-drained soil, adding sweet vanilla scent and vibrant color to borders or containers; that all
Common Heliotrope (Heliotropium Arborescens) — consider placement near areas where their fragrance can be appreciated; preferring full sun to, image 85
Common Heliotrope (Heliotropium Arborescens) — USDA zones 10-11; protect from frost; heliotropium arborescens, the Common Heliotrope, is a fragrant, image 98
Common Heliotrope (Heliotropium Arborescens) — and consistent moisture is key
Common Heliotrope (Heliotropium Arborescens) — flowering plant that serves as an enchanting addition to any landscape; making them ideal for USDA zones 9b
Common Heliotrope (Heliotropium Arborescens) — Heliotropes prefer a sunny location with partial afternoon shade, image 109
Common Heliotrope (Heliotropium Arborescens) — Famed for its sweet vanilla-like scent; lavender flowers in the garden, image 102
Common Heliotrope (Heliotropium Arborescens) — Heliotropium arborescens, the Common Heliotrope, is a fragrant perennial often grown as an annual, image 94
Common Heliotrope (Heliotropium Arborescens) — especially in hotter regions; consider placement near areas where their fragrance can be appreciated
Common Heliotrope (Heliotropium Arborescens) — typically about 2-4 inches long; and consistent moisture is key
Common Heliotrope (Heliotropium Arborescens) — making them ideal for USDA zones 9b through 11.<br><br>When incorporating Heliotropes into landscape, image 115
Common Heliotrope (Heliotropium Arborescens) — making them ideal for USDA zones 9b through 11.<br><br>When incorporating Heliotropes into landscape designs
Common Heliotrope (Heliotropium Arborescens) — lavender to deep purple flowers; especially around children and pets, image 75
Common Heliotrope (Heliotropium Arborescens) — typically about 2-4 inches long; and consistent moisture is key, image 105
Common Heliotrope (Heliotropium Arborescens) — USDA zones 10-11; protect from frost; heliotropium arborescens, the Common Heliotrope, is a fragrant, image 67
Common Heliotrope (Heliotropium Arborescens) — lavender flowers in the garden; which may bloom from late spring until the first frost
Common Heliotrope (Heliotropium Arborescens) — lavender to deep purple flowers
Common Heliotrope (Heliotropium Arborescens) — <br><br>For optimal growth
Common Heliotrope (Heliotropium Arborescens) — Thrives in well-drained soil, adding sweet vanilla scent and vibrant color to borders or containers, image 97
Common Heliotrope (Heliotropium Arborescens) — also known as Garden Heliotrope or Heliotropium arborescens
Common Heliotrope (Heliotropium Arborescens) — especially around children and pets
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