Heliotrope is one of my favorite plants because of its sweet scent. I also love the color of this variety (sorry, I forget the name) which is one of the deepest purples with dark velvety foliage. It is not drought tolerant so it must go where it will not dry out too much and always has a good covering of mulch on the soil. It will get rangy if not pinched back and needs deadheading to keep blooming. I grow this bunch at the feet of my Iceberg roses where it makes a fragrant and colorful combination.
Monday, March 8, 2010
Deep Purple
Heliotrope is one of my favorite plants because of its sweet scent. I also love the color of this variety (sorry, I forget the name) which is one of the deepest purples with dark velvety foliage. It is not drought tolerant so it must go where it will not dry out too much and always has a good covering of mulch on the soil. It will get rangy if not pinched back and needs deadheading to keep blooming. I grow this bunch at the feet of my Iceberg roses where it makes a fragrant and colorful combination.
Julie Neel the butterfly expert says that it attracts butterflies. Have you seen them nectaring on it?
ReplyDeleteNell Jean, absolutely! Bees love it too!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. My favorite color and I love purple flowers.
ReplyDeleteLove that purple! I need a plant for butterflies and other winged beasties.
ReplyDeleteI love heliotrope, an underused plant here in our Michigan gardens.
ReplyDeleteI love Heliotrope which is an annual here. It's hard to find so when I do I load up on it.
ReplyDeleteLove that deep purple! I always love the purple and blue color in my garden.
ReplyDeleteSheila the purple of your heliotrope is beautiful~It must be a show stopper in your garden, especially with a delicious scent. gail
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