Heliotropium curassavicum, Seaside Heliotrope california Copper Spoons

Copper Spoons

Gorgeous photographs of monarchs and plants

It spreads slowly by rhizomes

This is a hybrid of Trichostema lanatum and the Mexican Trichostema purpusii

The name Pisa comes from the leaning Tower of Pisa and alludes to this plant's habit of leaning in the wind

Heliotropium curassavicum, Seaside Heliotrope california Copper SpoonsSeaside Heliotrope This heliotrope is native to California. It is a flowering perennial that mounds and creeps up to a foot and a half tall. Plant in full sun to light shade Best in well drained soil, tolerates sand and clay Attracts birds, hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies Drought tolerant once established Fire resistant Great for erosion control and bank stabilization Hardy up to 15 degrees Native to California