Heliotropium arborescens Germination Information
Heliotropium arborescens is the botanical name for Heliotrope 
How to Sow Heliotropium arborescens: - Sow seeds indoors at a temperature of 68-70° and with NO cover as light aids in germination
- Sow at 60-70° with NO cover as light aids in germination
- Expect germination in 15-20 days
- It is not recommended to sow these seeds outdoors
How to Grow Heliotropium arborescens: Transplanting: Transplant when there are at least two sets of true leaves
Spacing: Space seedlings 10 inches apart in full sun
Soil: Site in a fertile, moist, well-drained soil and feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer
Additional Care: Pinch to promote a compact habit
Appearance and Use:
This showy, flowering plant is grown as an annual in borders, container
displays, and as a perennial in conservatory culture. It grows 11/2- 4 feet tall by 1- 11/2 feet wide, but
will remain smaller in containers. The tiny, tubular, deep lavender-blue flowers are borne in 3-4 inch
cymes in the summer. They are redolent of vanilla and are very appealing to butterflies. The 3-
inch-long, medium to dark green leaves are wrinkled and roughly hairy. Contact with them may
cause a mild skin irritation
About Heliotropium: Pronunciation: he-le-o-tro’-pe-um ar-bor-es’ens
Lifecycle: Annual*
Origination: Boraginaceae, native to Peru
Common Name: Heliotrope
*Grown as an annual, but will overwinter in Zone 11 