Heliotropium arborescens (Turnsole) - Image 8

Botanical names: Heliotropium arborescens, Heliotropium peruviana

Common names: Turnsole, Cherry Pie, Garden Heliotrope

Family: Boraginaceae

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapGroundcover and low-growing 2ft plantSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeFull sunWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyBlue, lavender, purple flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsEthnomedical plant. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.Fragrant plant
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Heliotropium arborescens (Turnsole) purple flower clusters close up in a tight, rounded group arrangement.
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