Scorpion Tail
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Heliotropium angiospermum
Commonly known as Scorpion's Tail, Scorpion Tail, Sore Bush, Rooster Combe, Cat Tongue, Bright Eye Bush, Heliotropium parviflorum, and Schobera angiosperma.
Scorpion Tail (Heliotropium angiospermum) is an annual or short-lived perennial shrub-like semi-evergreen plant with unique white flowers that bloom year-round. Its nectar attracts a variety of butterflies. Flowers are small, white and borne singly or in pairs along one side of a curved or coiled spikes.
A fast-growing plant that may require annual pruning to maintain. It is relatively short-lived, so replacement is necessary every few years. It is moderately drought- and salt-tolerant. The plant is a prolific self-seeder. Flowers are tiny but abundant.
Height: 1'-2.5'
Spread: 1'-2'
Bloom: Year Round
Light: Full Sun, Part Shade
Water: Medium, High
Zone: 8, 9, 10, 11
Origin: Texas, Florida, Mexico
Spring Shipping:
Orders are shipped within 7-10 business days. We will email you if there are expected delays.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
