Marine Heliotrope is a small tender shrub with rough dark green foliage and sweetly fragrant clusters of intense violet to violet-blue flowers that bloom from late spring until frost. Deadheading can extend the bloom. Grows best with afternoon shade and rich, moist well drained soils.
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Type: |
Shrub, Annual |
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Height: |
0.75' - 1' |
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Spread: |
1' - 1.5' |
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Spacing: |
1.5' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
10 - 11 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Purple |
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Season of Interest: |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. No serious diseases. Watch for whiteflies, mealybugs, aphids, and scale. Pinch back stems to encourage bushiness. Overwintered plants will grow taller.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accent or Mass Plantings, Borders, Wildlife Gardens, Ground Cover, Annual Beds, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Astilbe, Cardinal Flower, Fern
IMAGES: Proven Winners, Marine Heliotrope
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
