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Purple Heliotrope

Heliotropium arborescens

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Overview

The Heliotropium arborescens 'Purple' is a fragrant, mounded annual with rich purple flower clusters and dark green, textured foliage. It grows 18-30 inches tall and 16-20 inches wide, attracting bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Plant in sun with average, well-drained soil and consistent moisture; avoid soggy conditions. Ideal for containers, borders, and mass plantings. Hardy in USDA Zones 9-11.

Sun FullWater Medium
Purple Heliotrope (Heliotropium arborescens) — The Heliotropium arborescens 'Purple' is a fragrant
Purple Heliotrope (Heliotropium arborescens) — mounded annual with rich purple flower clusters and dark greenPurple Heliotrope (Heliotropium arborescens) — It grows 18-30 inches tall and 16-20 inches wide, attracting bees, butterflies, and hummingbirdsPurple Heliotrope (Heliotropium arborescens) — Plant in sun with average, well-drained soil and consistent moisture; avoid soggy conditionsPurple Heliotrope (Heliotropium arborescens) — Ideal for containers, borders, and mass plantingsPurple Heliotrope (Heliotropium arborescens) — commonly referred to as Purple HeliotropePurple Heliotrope (Heliotropium arborescens) — mounded annual prized for its plush clusters of rich purple flowers and handsome

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium

Shape & size

Mature height
1.5–2.5 Ft.
Mature width
1.3333334–1.6666666 Ft.

Classification

Family
Boraginaceae

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Purple Heliotrope (Heliotropium arborescens) — The Heliotropium arborescens 'Purple' is a fragrant
Purple Heliotrope (Heliotropium arborescens) — mounded annual with rich purple flower clusters and dark green
Purple Heliotrope (Heliotropium arborescens) — It grows 18-30 inches tall and 16-20 inches wide, attracting bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
Purple Heliotrope (Heliotropium arborescens) — Plant in sun with average, well-drained soil and consistent moisture; avoid soggy conditions
Purple Heliotrope (Heliotropium arborescens) — Ideal for containers, borders, and mass plantings
Purple Heliotrope (Heliotropium arborescens) — commonly referred to as Purple Heliotrope
Purple Heliotrope (Heliotropium arborescens) — mounded annual prized for its plush clusters of rich purple flowers and handsome

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