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Heliotrope — Flowers

Heliotropium

Sun or part shade, moderate watering — indoors or out in high summer.

Photograph of Heliotrope
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Plant out
Jun
In flower
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Sun
Part sun
Water
Medium
Hardiness
H1c
Season
summer
Pets
Toxic to pets

Growing notes

In flower May to September.

Toxic to pets

Heliotrope is harmful to pets if they eat it repeatedly, so discourage a cat or dog that keeps nibbling the leaves or flowers. If a pet has been eating it regularly or seems unwell, contact a vet. The pet warning is the only hazard on our record for this plant.

→ Your vet or the Animal PoisonLine

Heliotrope — Flowers