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Heliotropiumanomalum

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Heliotropium anomalum by Metrosideros
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Genus
Heliotropium (hee-lee-oh-TROH-pee-um)
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Species
anomalum (ah-NOM-uh-lum)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Succulent
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time

Unknown - Tell us

Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Groundcovers
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Bronze
Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
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Metrosideros
Keaau, HI | October 2014 | positive

A beautiful subshrub found in undisturbed dry coastal areas of Hawai'i.

This Heliotrope is indigenous across Pacific Islands.

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