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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.
The information on this page is based on research conducted in our nursery library and from online sources as well as from observations made of this plant as it grows in our nursery, in the nursery's garden and in other gardens that we have visited. We have also incorporated comments received from others and always appreciate getting feedback of any kind from those who have some additional information, particularly if this information is contrary to what we have written or includes additional cultural tips that would aid others in growing Heliotropium sp. 'Ecuador'.
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