Heliophila longifolia
Also Known As
- Heliophila longifolia 'Blue Diamonds'
- Blue Diamonds
- Cape Leadwort
Plant type
annual / biennial
size
- H: 12"-18"
- W: 8"-12"
planting zones
- 1-12
Heliophila longifolia plant details
Heliophila longifolia is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In summer blue flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Heliophila longifolia
- Plant type: annual / biennial
- Plant family: brassicaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
- Flowers: blue blooms in summer
- Uses: container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, heirloom, unique
GROWING CONDITIONS for Heliophila longifolia
- USDA Zones: 1 - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: even moisture
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Heliophila or Cape Leadwort is part of the Brassica family. Sky blue four-petaled flowers have white corollas in the center of each 1/2” flower. Closing at midday under the stronger summer sun. It can be grown as unusual cut flowers in a winter greenhouse or sown outdoors at the last frost date in cool summer areas for a spring to early summer show. In warmer summer areas sow indoors 6-8 weeks before setting out after frost. Described as new in a 1930s era catalog, it thrives in fertile, moist, well-drained soils.
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Gardening facts about Heliophila longifolia plant
How to Grow Heliophila longifolia
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- even moisture
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- blue
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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Plant Type
Annual / Biennial
Zones
1-11
Size
Height: 20"
Width: 18"
- sun
- regular
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