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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

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) — Common Heliotropes are sure to provide both visual and olfactory pleasure in any garden setting, image 90

Common Heliotrope (Heliotropium Arborescens) — shrub with lavender blooms; these plants enjoy warmer temperatures and should be protected from frost, image 92

Common Heliotrope (Heliotropium Arborescens) — lavender to deep purple flowers; especially around children and pets, image 106

Common Heliotrope (Heliotropium Arborescens) — These plants enjoy warmer temperatures and should be protected from frost; though care should be, image 83

Common Heliotrope (Heliotropium Arborescens) — Common Heliotropes are sure to provide both visual and olfactory pleasure in any garden setting; also known as

Common Heliotrope (Heliotropium Arborescens) — shrub with lavender blooms

Common Heliotrope (Heliotropium Arborescens) — These plants enjoy warmer temperatures and should be protected from frost

Common Heliotrope (Heliotropium Arborescens) — flowering plant that serves as an enchanting addition to any landscape; making them ideal for USDA, image 101

Common Heliotrope (Heliotropium Arborescens) — often treated as an annual in cooler climates

Common Heliotrope (Heliotropium Arborescens) — and consistent moisture is key; common Heliotrope (Heliotropium arborescens) <br><br>The Common, image 81

Common Heliotrope (Heliotropium Arborescens) — flowering plant that serves as an enchanting addition to any landscape

Common Heliotrope (Heliotropium Arborescens) — Heliotropes prefer a sunny location with partial afternoon shade, image 47

Common Heliotrope (Heliotropium Arborescens) — also known as Garden Heliotrope or Heliotropium arborescens; <br><br>For optimal growth, image 100

Common Heliotrope (Heliotropium Arborescens) — though care should be taken to avoid waterlogging; lavender to deep purple flowers

Common Heliotrope (Heliotropium Arborescens) — lavender flowers in the garden

Common Heliotrope (Heliotropium Arborescens) — Heliotropes prefer a sunny location with partial afternoon shade

Common Heliotrope (Heliotropium Arborescens) — It reaches a height of 12-18 inches and spreads about the same; reaches 1-3 feet in height and, image 95

Common Heliotrope (Heliotropium Arborescens) — Preferring full sun to partial shade, it blooms clusters of tiny, violet or white flowers from, image 34

Common Heliotrope (Heliotropium Arborescens) — Famed for its sweet vanilla-like scent; lavender flowers in the garden, image 71

Common Heliotrope (Heliotropium Arborescens) — consider placement near areas where their fragrance can be appreciated; preferring full sun to partial shade, it

Common Heliotrope (Heliotropium Arborescens) — They thrive in well-drained; shrub with lavender blooms

Common Heliotrope (Heliotropium Arborescens) — making them ideal for USDA zones 9b through 11.<br><br>When incorporating Heliotropes into landscape, image 53

Common Heliotrope (Heliotropium Arborescens) — especially in hotter regions; consider placement near areas where their fragrance can be appreciated, image 110

Common Heliotrope (Heliotropium Arborescens) — Famed for its sweet vanilla-like scent; lavender flowers in the garden

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