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Heliotropium arborescens

Heliotropium arborescens

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HeliotropePerennialFamily: Boraginaceae

Height: 50cmSpread: 50cm
Half hardy

Attractive to wildlife

Position

Sun Exposure:

Full sun

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Front

Soil

Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Helioptropes are naturally found in dry and sandy habitats such as those in Mexico and South America. They are often cultivated for garden use as they bear sweetly scented tiny flowers which are formed in a dome or flattened flower head.

Heliotropium arborescens is a compact cultivar, suitable for growing in containers as well as at the front of ornamental borders. Although technically a shrub, it's more usually grown as a half-hardy annual. Its flowers are particularly attractive to butterflies. For best results grow Heliotropium arborescens in well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Remove spent blooms to prolong flowering.

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Heliotropium ‘Arborescens’ and wildlife

Heliotropium ‘Arborescens’ is known for attracting bees and butterflies/moths. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees

Bees

Is not known to attract Beneficial insects

Beneficial insects

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is known to attract Butterflies/Moths

Butterflies/Moths

Is not known to attract Other pollinators

Other pollinators

Is Heliotropium ‘Arborescens’ poisonous?

Heliotropium ‘Arborescens’ is harmful if ingested.

Toxic to:

Is known to attract Birds

Birds

Is known to attract Cats

Cats

Is known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is known to attract Horses

Horses

Is known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is known to attract People

People