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alkali heliotrope
Heliotropium curassavicum
groundcover☀️ full sun💧 low water
A low-growing, salt-tolerant groundcover with small white or pale blue flowers and silvery-green foliage. Highly adaptable to harsh, alkaline conditions where other plants struggle.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
moderate
Flood Tolerance
low
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 4a to Zone 11bpH Range
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 6.5 to 8.5Soil Texture
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
Summer
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Caribbean and Central America
Native to: Florida, Hawaii, Texas
Function & Care
pollinator nectarywildlife benefit
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation