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Heliotropium arborescens
Common Heliotrope
Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor Photographer:
Description
Heliotropium arborescens is a perennial but typically treated in all regions as a summer bedding annual to 1.5-2 ft. high, 1- 1.5 ft. wide. Dark violet, purple, blue, or white blossoms are densely set in curved, one-sided spikes that form rounded, 3-4 in. clusters.
Sun
Full
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Fix leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes.
One broken spray sprinkler can waste 10 gallons per minute - or 100 gallons in a typical 10 minute watering cycle.