Wasting away, she transformed into the heliotrope, whose flowers supposedly always face the Sun. One of the most famous ragtime piano melodies is "Heliotrope Bouquet", composed in 1907 by Louis …

Mar 12, 2023 · Heliotropes are full-sun plants that require at least six hours a day of direct sunlight. However, they prefer the morning sun, and in hot climates, intense afternoon rays may burn the …

4 days ago · Learn how to plant, grow, and care for heliotropes. The heliotropes we grow in our gardens are most often Heliotropium arborescens or hybrids thereof. Though considered a tender perennial …

Nov 6, 2025 · Heliotrope’s abundant flower clusters add a splash of color to a container garden or a flower bed. The most common hue is a deep, rich purple, but when you look closely at the blooms, …

Aug 1, 2021 · Small, shrub-like plants, heliotrope flowers grow from 1 to 4 feet high (0.5 to 1 m.). Their leaves are long ovals of dark green. They are long bloomers that begin flowering in summer and …

Jul 1, 2024 · Heliotropes are a favorite summer bloomer with lovely, fragrant flowers and dense, textured foliage. They are sometimes known as cherry pie plants because of their fragrance. The flowers are …

The genus known as the heliotropes consists of about 250 species; many are thought of as weeds, but the best-known species, garden heliotrope, is a popular and fragrant perennial that resembles the …

“Heliotrope” means “to move with the sun,” in reference to the flowers that follow the light of the sun throughout the day. The most commonly grown garden species (Heliotropium arborescens) is a …

4 days ago · Heliotrope flowers are cherished for their vibrant purple blooms and sweet, vanilla-like fragrance, making them a favorite in gardens, borders, and containers. With over 25 species, these …

Native to Peru, Heliotropium arborescens (Heliotrope) is a tender perennial shrub in its native habitat but is usually grown as a summer bedding annual in most areas.