Hillside Greenhouse

Heliotrope

Heliotrope is an old fashioned plant that has made a come-back. One of the main attractions of this plant is its fragrance. It has a wonderful vanilla or cherry-like aroma.

The plant grows to about 2 feet and is a strong grower once the weather warms up. Put the plant in a location with full sun to part shade . The leaves are a deep green and are very rough textured.

In the ground or a container it brings a nice color and fragrance.

Common Name Heliotrope

Botanical Name Heliotropium

Height 20 to 24 inches

Width 16 to 18 inches

Soil Type Well drained, moist

Light Requirements Full Sun, Part Shade

Container Size 4-1/2 inch pot

All sizes are approximate.

Hillside Greenhouse
Oct, 2005
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