Go Back Heliotrope ‘Marine’

Posted: April 29, 2019 at 4:41 PM
Heliotropium arborescens
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    Plant Type: Annuals

    Heliotrope 'Marine' is a great plant in the landscape or planter. It has a rich deep violet-blue blooms growing in 2" clusters atop dark green, deeply ribbed suede-like leaves. This plant is a great choice for mixed planters with its rich foliage and purple flower clusters. The Heliotropium plant is often called Heliotrope and is great for attracting Butterflies.

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    Growing & Maintenance Tips:

    This old-fashioned annual is an heirloom plant from the Victorian era, and is known for its heavenly vanilla scent. Last year, I planted it with cupheas and it withstood the strong afternoon sun in my front yard. Extremely easy to grow, I just left it alone until frost!

    The Heliotrope 'Marino Silver Blue' plant has clusters of lavender flowers. It is a low maintenance plant yet produces beautiful displays. It can be grown in flower beds, containers, and planters.

    Flower Color

    Blue

    Foliage Color

    Dark Green

    Plant Spread

    12-15"

    Good Companions

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    Plant Height

    12-28"

    Scape Height

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    Hardness Zone

    10-11

    Soil Moisture

    Moist

    Characteristics & Attributes

    Attributes

    Scented

    Bloom Time

    Spring, summer, fall

    Critter Resistance

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    Exposure

    Full/Part Sun

    Growth Rate

    Moderate

    Seasonal Interests

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