Seaside Heliotrope

Heliotropium curassavicum
Español: Maranta
Can be used as a groundcover in semi-shady areas. Perhaps more interesting than showy.

Tolerance

Tolerant of occasional/brief inundation such as can occur in storm surges.



High. Can tolerate significant and ongoing amounts of salty wind and salt spray without injury.

Habitat

Moist, typically salty areas, dunes.

Did You Know?

  • Showy flowers, Interesting foliage
  • Nectar plant for Miami blue (Cyclargus thomasi bethunebakeri), great southern white (Ascia monuste), and other butterflies.
  • Attracts bees.