General: Large clusters of vanilla-scented, deep purple flowers on stalks above bright green foliage. A Victorian era garden favorite. Pinch off spent blooms to encourage re-bloom.

Ornamental Uses: Clusters of sweetly, vanilla scented flowers that are a deep purple color that tapers to white in the center. The leave are dark purple tinged as well with deep veins. Because of its mounding habit the heliotrope it is great to add to combination baskets. The plant is also a favorite of butterflies.