Crowded Heliotrope (Euploca Confertifolia) is a perennial shrub in the Heliotropiaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires low watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 8-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Euploca confertifolia, commonly known as Crowded Heliotrope, is a perennial shrub native to southwestern and southern Texas and northeastern Mexico, thriving in dry soils and desert shrubland biomes.

Crowded Heliotrope

Crowded Heliotrope

Euploca Confertifolia

Euploca confertifolia, commonly known as Crowded Heliotrope, is a perennial shrub native to southwestern and southern Texas and northeastern Mexico, thriving in dry soils and desert shrubland biomes.

Quick Facts

Type
shrub
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
Low
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones
8-11

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, loamy, rocky
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, erosion control, pollinator attractor

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Crowded Heliotrope

Jan
Prune
Feb
Fertilize
Mar
Repot
Apr
Water+
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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Crowded Heliotrope
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Taxonomy

Family:Heliotropiaceae
Genus:Euploca