Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
South America
Western Asia
Types
Heliotropium
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Coastal Regions, tropical environments
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
3-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow green, Dark Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Sore throat, Uterine Displacement
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Whole plant
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border
Container, Edging, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
HELIOTROPIUM arborescens
HEMEROCALLIS 'Ruby Stella' PPAF
Common Name
Heliotrope, Common Heliotrope, Garden Heliotrope
Daylily, Ruby Stella Daylily
In Hindi
हेलीओट्रोप
Hydrangea
In German
Heliotrop
Hortensie
In French
héliotrope
Hortensia
In Spanish
heliotropo
Hortensia
In Greek
ηλιοτρόπιο
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
heliotrópio
Hortênsia
In Polish
heliotrop
Hortensja
In Latin
Heliotrope
Hibiscus
Family
Boraginaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Subfamily
Heliotropioideae
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Season and Care of Heliotrope and Ruby Stella Daylily
Season and care of Heliotrope and Ruby Stella Daylily is important to know. While considering everything about Heliotrope and Ruby Stella Daylily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Heliotrope season is Summer and Fall and Ruby Stella Daylily season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Heliotrope is Loam, Sand and for Ruby Stella Daylily is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Heliotrope is Acidic, Neutral and for Ruby Stella Daylily is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Heliotrope and Ruby Stella Daylily Physical Information
Heliotrope and Ruby Stella Daylily physical information is very important for comparison. Heliotrope height is 66.00 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Ruby Stella Daylily height is 35.60 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Heliotrope and Ruby Stella Daylily are as follows:
Heliotrope flower color: White and Ivory
Heliotrope leaf color: Dark Green
Ruby Stella Daylily flower color: Yellow green and Dark Red
- Ruby Stella Daylily leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Heliotrope and Ruby Stella Daylily
Care of Heliotrope and Ruby Stella Daylily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Heliotrope pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ruby Stella Daylily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Heliotrope needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ruby Stella Daylily needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.