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| Category: Shrub |
| Family: Boraginaceae (Borages) |
| Origin: Peru (South America) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: Light Lavender |
| Bloomtime: Spring/Fall |
| Fragrant Flowers: Yes |
| Height: 4-5 feet |
| Width: 3-5 feet |
| Exposure: Sun or Shade |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 25-30° F |
| May be Poisonous (More Info): Yes |
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Heliotropium sp. 'Ecuador' (Ecuadorian Heliotrope) A large upright shrub to 5 feet tall or more by 3 feet wide with 3 to 4 inch long bright green pleated leaves and slightly fragrant white to light lavender flowers in terminal clusters that appear off and on nearly year round, even through the winter months. Plant in full sun to light shade and irrigate regularly to occasionally. This plant is perfectly hardy in coastal southern California with light damage as temperatures dip down into the high 20s° F. It is an nice addition to the garden and while not having as strong a scent as Heliotropium arborescens this is possibly a good thing and it certainly is attractive to bees. This plant from seed collected by John Bleck from Ecuador from near the Buenaventura Reserve at around 2,500 feet along the west slope of the Andes in southwestern Ecuador.
This description is based on research and observations of this plant as it grows in our nursery, in our nursery garden and in other gardens that we visit. We also incorporate comments received and appreciate getting feedback of any kind from those who have any additional information about this plant, particularly if they disagree with what we have written or if they have additional cultural tips that would aid others in growing Heliotropium sp. 'Ecuador'.
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