Heliotropium curassavicum var. fruticulosum
Heliotropium curassavicum var. fruticulosum var. fruticulosum
This South American variety of seaside heliotrope is a low-maintenance perennial suited to outdoor gardens with partial shade and moderate, consistent moisture. It performs best in well-drained soils and is not frost hardy, so in cooler climates it should be treated as an annual or overwintered indoors. Its small white flowers are attractive to bees, butterflies, and moths.
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
18″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
18″
Flowers
white
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Water Moderately Until Soil Is Evenly Moist, Then Allow The Top Inch To Dry Before Watering Again
Soil pH
6.5 – 8.5
Temperature
-10° – 85°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Coarse
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
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