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Heliotropium, Cherry Pie Flower, Common Heliotrope, Garden Heliotrope 'Alba'

Heliotropiumarborescens

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Genus

Heliotropium (hee-lee-oh-TROH-pee-um)

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Species

arborescens (ar-bo-RES-senz)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

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Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Blooms repeatedly

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helgamok

Oakland, CA | October 2015 | positive

I planted it when it was very small in July 2014 in Oakland CA in part shade. It is now 3' x 4', fragrant, blooms from spring to fall. Re...Read Moregular water; frost tender.

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