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June 2004
I have several kinds of heliotrope thriving in my yard, in
shades of purple, white and something sort of in between. I
love having a garden that has texture and involves all of the
senses, and Heliotrope is a great addition for so many reasons.
It's so interesting that the scent really does vary according
to time of day, and yes, it really does smell like vanilla!
Blooms are so prolific on my plants, it's like a constant
splash of color to that area of the garden, or in the case
of the white, a terrific bonus for my garden
in the light of the moon.
2002
A
member of the Borage family, some
say it smells like vanilla. Others say it smells like apple
pie. But the fact is, this plant produces some of the sweetest
smelling flowers you will ever come across, and the purple
adds a splash of color that makes this just a simply gorgeous
plant to have around. Add to that fact, that heliotrope is
a great companion plant for tomatoes, and an attractant for
butterflies, and you've got a sure winner on all fronts in
your garden.
Last
years plants were in a less sunny location. This year, in mega-full
sun, the heliotrope seems to be quite happy, and as fall approaches,
ought to be less impacted by the changing seasons & light
cycles than it was in its last location. Not sure if it will
die off for winter then come up again or if it will just survive
the mild winters we have here in So CA. Guess we'll have to
wait and see.
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