There are over 325 different species that belong to the genus Heliotropium, which is classified with the Boraginaceae family of flowering plants. Heliotropium is also frequently known as heliotrope. They are famous flowering perennials due to the beauty of their blossoms and the pleasant perfume they give off. They are also connected with the kind of garden known as "old cottage." The name heliotrope comes from the Greek words helios, which means "sun," and tropos, which means "to turn." Since heliotrope blooms grow in one-sided clusters that turn toward the sun, their name is directly derived from these two words. Some gardeners assert that the blossoms smell like cherry pie, while others say that the perfume is more like vanilla. Obtain the knowledge necessary to cultivate these lovely perennials in your garden.
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