Heliotropium arborescens 'Black Beauty'
Heliotrope Black Beauty
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:
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.