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alkali heliotrope

alkali heliotrope

Heliotropium curassavicum

groundcover☀️ full sun💧 low waterZone 4a – Zone 11b

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
Spreading
Growth Rate
fast
Size
0.5–1.2′ tall × 1–3′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen

Tolerances & Soil

Drought Tolerance

moderate

Flood Tolerance

low

USDA Hardiness Zone

Zone 4a
Zone 11b
Zone range: Zone 4a to Zone 11b

pH Range

6.5
8.5
pH range: 6.5 to 8.5

Soil Texture

Medium, Fine

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

Summer

Forest Layer Placement

Succession Role

pioneerearly successional

Native to the United States

Native Range

Caribbean and Central America

Native to: Florida, Hawaii, Texas

Function & Care

Functional Roles

pollinator nectarywildlife benefit

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed