4" Heliotrope

This classic favourite produces clusters of deep purple, violet, or white flowers that bloom continuously throughout the season. Highly attractive to butterflies and pollinators, Heliotrope is prized for its vanilla-like scent and works beautifully in containers, hanging baskets, borders, and mixed plantings.

Growth Habit: Mounding, Bushy – Forms a dense, rounded plant covered with clusters of fragrant blooms. Its compact habit makes it an excellent choice for containers, borders, and mixed planters.

Bloom Time: Late Spring to Frost

Color Marine Blue

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Plant details

Scientific Name

Heliotropium arborescens

AKA

Heliotrope

Light

Full Sun

Water

Heliotrope prefers evenly moist, well-draining soil for the best growth and continuous blooms. Water regularly, especially during warm weather or when grown in containers, but avoid overly wet conditions. Do not allow the plant to completely dry out, as this may cause wilting and reduced flowering.

Care Level

Heliotrope is a rewarding, fragrant flowering plant that thrives with full sun to part sun, consistent watering, and occasional feeding. Remove spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering and enjoy its sweet vanilla-like fragrance throughout the season.

Optimal Temperature

8–29°C (65–85°F)

Frost Tolerant

Mature Height

12–24 in (30–60 cm)

Mature Spread

12–24 in (30–60 cm)

Deer Resistant

Yes

Edible

Pet Friendly

Toxic

Yes