Latin Name: Heliotropium arborescens
Common Name: heliotrope
Family: Boraginaceae
Plant type: evergreen shrub
Origin: Peru
Hard Zone: 10-11
Mature Size: 1.5′ x 1.5′
Leaf: Rough, oval, dark green leaves with prominent veins
Flowers: blue or purple flower in clusters
Bloom Time: Seasonal bloomer
Sun Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Soil: rich, well-drained
Landscape Uses: planted as annual, containers, baskets
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