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Heliotropium arborescens cvs. (Heliotrope, Cherry pie)

Heliotropium arborescens cvs. Photo/Illustration: Jennifer Benner


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Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Botanical Name: Heliotropium arborescens cvs. hee-lee-oh-TRO-pee-um ar-bor-RES-senz Common Name: Heliotrope, Cherry pie Synonyms: Heliotropium peruvianus Genus: Heliotropium
Heliotrope has a compact form with broadly oval to lance-shaped, wrinkled leaves tinged with purple. In summer, it bears a profusion of deep violet-blue or lavender-blue flowerheads up to 6 inches across. Cultivars vary in height as well as bloom fragrance and color.
 Noteworthy characteristics: A perennial in warmer climates, it is often grown as an annual where not hardy. Its rich foliage and profuse blooms make it a great choice for summer bedding or windowboxes. In warmer climates, grow at the front of a border or in containers outdoors.
 Care: Provide full sun and moist, rich, well-drained soil. In hot climates, plants do best with some shade in the afternoon. Soil should be consistently moist.
 Propagation: From seed.
 Problems: Susceptible to whiteflies, rust, and leaf spot.
Height 1 ft. to 3 ft.
Spread 1 ft. to 3 ft.
Light Full Sun to Part Shade
Moisture Medium Moisture
Characteristics Attracts Butterflies; Fragrant Flowers; Showy Flowers
Bloom Time Early Summer; Late Summer; Summer
Flower Color Blue Flower; Purple/ Lavender Flower
Uses , Beds and Borders, Container
Style , Cottage Garden
Seasonal Interest , Summer Interest
Type ,Annuals

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