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Scorpiontail Heliotrope
Heliotropium angiospermum

Scorpiontail Heliotrope plant

Boraginaceae
Family

northern S. American, C. America, Mexico, Caribbean, southern Texas and coastal peninsular Florida
Origin

evergreen subshrub; may act as self sowing annual in north Florida
Description

continuous in absence of frost
Flowering Season

full sun to light shade
Exposure

average, drought tolerant
Moisture

8B-11
USDA Hardiness Zones

excellent nectar source
Nectar Value


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