Heliotropium Species, Salt Heliotrope, Seaside Heliotrope, Quail Plant

Heliotropiumcurassavicum

Genus
Heliotropium (hee-lee-oh-TROH-pee-um)
Species
curassavicum (ku-ra-SAV-ik-um)
Synonym
Heliotropium angustifolium
Heliotropium curassavicum var. parviflorum
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Smooth
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Lavender
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Groundcovers
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Acton, California

Miami, Florida

Rockport, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
2
neutrals
1
negative
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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | June 2014 | negative

probably one of the most invasive weeds in my yard (and this is a climate with very few invasive species.. .nearly zero rainfall, cold in...Read More

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Miami, FL (Zone 10b) | July 2008 | neutral

Very widespread. The species is native to most states (in the U.S.), while the different varieties are found in different areas. It is ...Read More

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Benton, KY (Zone 7a) | February 2005 | neutral

A fleshy, bluish-green, smooth plant with leafy stems mostly lying or creeping on the ground. Usually with paired coils of whitish or pur...Read More

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