species 5,362 observations

Fragrant Heliotrope

Heliotropium amplexicaule

Field notes

Supports All

7 native animals
supported in the US

Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Northern Plushback 1
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Gulf Fritillary, Fiery Skipper, Little Yellow 6

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Herbaceous plants
Light: Full sun Part shade
Moisture: Dry Well drained
Soil: Rocky Sand Loam
Soil pH: Acid Neutral
Drought tolerant: Yes
Resists: Dry soil
Habit: Prostrate Spreading
Plant type: Herbaceous perennial Poisonous

From NC State Extension.