Annuals
Heliotropium arborescens 'Fragrant Delight'
Fragrant Delight heliotrope
Deep purple flower clusters release a sweet, vanilla-like fragrance through summer and into fall. Fragrant Delight makes an upright mound for pots and borders, especially near a seating area. Keep the soil evenly moist, and give it afternoon shade during the hottest weather.
At a glance
- Sun
- Full sun to part shade
- Mature size
- 15–24 in. tall × 15–18 in. wide
- Water
- Even moisture; well-drained soil
- Bloom
- Deep purple; summer into fall
- Life cycle
- Frost-tender seasonal plant locally
Sizes & prices
- 4.5''$5.99
- 6"$11.99
- 10"Call for price
Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.
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Resistance & tolerances
- Deer
- Generally resistant; not browse-proof.
- Wet soil
- Avoid waterlogged soil and standing water.
- Heat
- Tolerant when moisture is maintained; provide afternoon shade in the hottest spells.
Resistance is not a guarantee; deer and rabbits may browse any plant.
Pollinators & wildlife
- Attracts
- Bees, Butterflies
Keep in mind: Toxic if eaten, including to horses. Keep away from children and pets.
Seasonal interest
- Garden uses
- Fragrant containers and borders.
Growing & care
- Soil & drainage
- Use freely draining garden soil or a container with drainage holes.
- Pruning
- Remove faded flower clusters to keep the display tidy.
- Feeding
- Feed monthly at label rates.
Sources & photo credits
Photo: Tortie tude / Wikimedia Commons, CC0 1.0; resized for web without enlargement. · CC0 1.0
Image notes: Fragrant Delight heliotrope. Photo: Tortie tude / Wikimedia Commons, CC0 1.0; resized for web without enlargement.
Reviewed September 22, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.