Heliotropium arborescens 'Marine'
Heliotropium 'Marine' is a tender subtropical heliotrope with long-lasting fragrant, dark purple tubular flowers.
Description:
Heliotropium 'Marine' is a tender subtropical helistrope with non-stop, fragrant, blooming power atop dark green leaves. Simple, tubular dark purple blooms will draw the pollinators into your garden from all around and delight you with their sweet baby powder fragrance. Use as a filler in a container, in hanging baskets, or in the border. Great for the vase too. Heat and humidity tolerant. Deadheading encourages continuous blooming. Considered an annual in cooler climates. Try bringing indoors in winter. Pollinator attractor.
Common Name: Heliostrope
Family: Boraginaceae (The Borage Family)
Zone Hardiness: 9-11
Light: Full Sun, Part Sun
Height: 12-24"
Width: 12-24"
Primary Bloom Colour: Purple
Secondary Bloom Colour: White/Cream
Class: Annual
Type: Tender
Bloom Time: Summer - Fall
Soil Moisture: Average
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: Yes
Berries:
Benefits: Butterflies, Bees, Hummingbirds
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Dry, open and sandy habitats and scrub.
Award:
Geogrpahical Origin: Americas - Central and South America
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