Heliotropium Species, Bright Eye, Indian Heliotrope, Indian Turnsole, Scorpion Bush

Heliotropiumindicum

Genus
Heliotropium (hee-lee-oh-TROH-pee-um)
Species
indicum (IN-dih-kum)
Synonym
Heliophytum africanum
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
This plant is resistant to deer
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Bloom Color
Medium Purple
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
Flowers are good for drying and preserving
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Cabot, Arkansas

Morrilton, Arkansas

Lake Charles, Louisiana

Pontotoc, Mississippi

Longview, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
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| September 2010 | positive

I live in Hastings, Ontario, Canada, Zone 5a but I like to plant flowers and shrubs that are hardy to at least Zone 4, just to be on the ...Read More

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South West, LA (Zone 9a) | March 2007 | positive

I had this planted in a rock garden and didn't find it to be invasive at all. It produced thousands of seeds but I didn't even get one vo...Read More

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