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    Heliotropium arborescens 'Black Beauty'

    Also Known As

    • Heliotropium 'Black Beauty'
    • Cherry Pie Flower
    • Heliotrope
    • Peruvian Heliotrope

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 24"-36"
    • W: 12"-24"

    planting zones

    • 10a-11

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    Heliotropium arborescens 'Black Beauty' plant details

    Heliotropium arborescens 'Black Beauty' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer purple flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Heliotropium arborescens 'Black Beauty'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: boraginaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 24 IN - 36 IN - tall
    Flowers: purple blooms in fall, spring and summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Heliotropium arborescens 'Black Beauty'

    USDA Zones: 10a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Dark violet flowers against dark green, almost black foliage. Dramatic when combined with silver-leafed plants like Artemisia 'Silver Brocade'.

    By: Native Sons

    Gardening facts about Heliotropium arborescens 'Black Beauty' plant

    How to Grow Heliotropium arborescens 'Black Beauty'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • purple

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Heliotropium arborescens

    aka Heliotrope

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 4'-5'

    Width: 6'-8'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Heliotropium arborescens by Stan Shebs
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    Heliotropium curassavicum

    aka Monkey Tail plant, Salt Heliotrope, Wild Heliotrope

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    6a-10b

    Size

    Height: 12"-18"

    Width: 12"-18"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
    Photo of Heliotropium curassavicum by Stan Shebs
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    Heliotropium arborescens 'Marine'

    aka Marine Heliotrope

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Perennial

    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 12"-18"

    Width: 6"-15"

    • sun
    • even moisture
    Photo of Heliotropium arborescens 'Marine' flower by Karl Gercens III
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    Heliotropium arborescens 'Lord Roberts'

    aka Heliotropium 'Lord Roberts'

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Perennial

    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 2'

    Width: 2'

    • sun - bright shade
    • regular
    Photo of Heliotropium arborescens 'Lord Roberts' foliage by Jason Baker
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