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    Heliotropium curassavicum

    Also Known As

    • Monkey Tail plant
    • Salt Heliotrope
    • Wild Heliotrope

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 12"-18"
    • W: 12"-18"

    planting zones

    • 6a-10b

    Heliotropium curassavicum plant details

    Heliotropium curassavicum is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Heliotropium curassavicum

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: boraginaceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Heliotropium curassavicum

    USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: seaside / salt
    Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Heliotropium curassavicum plant

    How to Grow Heliotropium curassavicum

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • seaside / salt tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

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    Zones

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