A fragrant addition to your summer border, this sturdy plant prefers well-drained soil and afternoon shade in the southern garden.
Latin Name
Heliotropium arborescens
Family
Boraginaceae
Type of Plant
Annuals
Bloom Season
August - October
Seasons
Summer
Fall
Specifications
Max Height: 2'
Max Spread: 1.5'
Uses
Sunlight Exposure
Full Sun
Part Shade
Tolerances
Toxicity
Do not ingest
Harmful to pets
Colors
Native Range
Peru
History
Jefferson said of this plant, "To be sowed in spring. A delicious flower, but I suspect it must be planted in boxes and kept in the house in winter. The smell rewards the care."
Planted at Mount Vernon
Hardiness Zones
Average annual extreme minimum temperature 1976-2005
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