Take care not to fertilize the plant, this will cause them to become weak stemmed and spindly. Heliotrope Height can range from 1' to 4' depending on variety. Prefers full sun for best growth. Bloom colors are violet, deep purple, or blue. Blooms appear in May and last until first frost.
Blooms produce a sweet vanilla fragrance.
Keep old blooms cut off to encourage new blooms to develop. Lantana Height can range from 2' to 5 'depending on variety. Most have a spread of up to 3' across. Lantana can be pruned to control size. A wide range of colors is available.