heliotrope

A Victorian classic with leathery, dark green leaves and deep eggplant purple, vanilla scented flower heads often used in fragrance and cutting gardens. They work very well as a “filler” plant in sunny mixed containers. Pollinators love them.

Grow in sunny areas, well-drained, amended soil or containers. Feed with a slow release fertilizer, Osmocote® or Plant-tone®. Follow label instructions. Deadhead and trim as needed to maintain better blooming and a tidy habit. Mulch 2″ to suppress weeds, retain moisture and protect against extremes of soil temperature.