Heliotropium arborescens 'Fragrant Delight'

Also Known As

Fragrant Delight Heliotrope

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 1'-2'

planting zones

10a-11

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Heliotropium arborescens 'Fragrant Delight' plant details

Heliotropium arborescens 'Fragrant Delight' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and even moisture water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Heliotropium arborescens 'Fragrant Delight'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: boraginaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in fall and summer
Uses: fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Heliotropium arborescens 'Fragrant Delight'

USDA Zones: 10a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

We lust after Victorian golden-leaved varieties such as the French variety Albert Delaux, described in 1892. Sadly, it has not been rediscovered. This scrumptious variety has fragrant, vanilla-scented violet flowers in sprays bloom atop the tall stems. The dark leaves are tinged with purple. Water and fertilize regularly and evenly.