I have grown this plant for many years. It is absolutely my favourite annual. Minimal care needed. Adapts to most soil.
Marine Heliotrope Heliotropium arborescens
- Part Sun to Sun
- Spring
- Summer

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Details
15 - 20 Inches10 - 14 Inches0 - 0 Inches38cm - 51cm25cm - 36cm0cmFeatures
Large clusters of deep purple, vanilla-scented flowers all summer; heat tolerant
Fragrant FlowerAttracts:BirdsButterfliesHummingbirdsCharacteristics
Plant Type:AnnualHeight Category:MediumGarden Height:15 - 20 Inches 38cm - 51cmSpacing:10 - 14 Inches 25cm - 36cmFlower Colors:PurpleFlower Shade:PurpleFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade:Dark GreenHabit:UprightContainer Role:ThrillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:Part Sun to SunThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:EasyBloom Time:Planting To FrostHardy/Minimum Temperature:28°FHardiness Zones:9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11bWater Category:AverageUses:LandscapeUses:ContainerUses Notes:This annual is lovely in containers and borders
Maintenance Notes:Pinching plants will encourage blooming, deadheading will encourage continuous bloom.
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