Heliotropium
Black Beauty is a third smaller than the species. I find it is a
little less fragrant as well. But it is more tolerant of full sun.
Heliotrope is particularly fragrant and well
worth the trouble to use it as an annual where the climate is not accommodating.
Heliotropium arborescens can be planted in full sun near the coast but
prefers some protection inland. Heliotrope will do quite well in the
banana belt sections of the inland valleys. Plants are hardy into
the high 20's. Regular water and decent drainage are a requirement.
High resolution images of
Heliotropium Black Beauty are available.
