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    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.

    By: Select Seeds

    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

    See other plant types of Heliophila for your garden

    Heliophila coronopifolia

    aka Heliophila longifolia

    Plant Type

    Annual / Biennial

    Zones

    1-11

    Size

    Height: 20"

    Width: 18"

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Heliophila coronopifolia flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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