Heliotropium arborescens 'Black Beauty'
Heliotrope
Description
'Black Beauty' is more upright in form than its cousins and has very dark blue/purple flowers.
Plant Type
Perennial, Annual
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Blue
Flower Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Shade
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Loam
Soil Condition
Rich, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Meadow, Mediterranean
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Perennial Border, Indoor
Special Uses
Container, Cut Flowers, Hanging Baskets
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.