Scorpion Tail

Scorpion Tail

Scientific Name

Heliotropium angiospermum

Geographical Considerations

Will this plant grow in my area?

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Hardiness Zones

8a to 11

This is a native Florida plant.

Yard Conditions

Will this plant grow in my yard?

Optimal Light

Scorpion Tail grows best in Full Sun.

Light Range

It performs in Partial Shade to Full Sun

Soil Texture

Any Texture

Soil Moisture

Well Drained

Soil pH

Tolerates Any Soil pH (4.5-8.0)

Salt Tolerance

Low to None

DroughtTolerance

High

Wind Resistance

Not known

Toxicity

Not known

Nematode Tolerance

Not known

Appearance

What will it look like as it grows?

Plant Type

  • Perennials

Plant Shape

  • Upright
  • Sprawling

Leaf Persistence

Scorpion Tail is Evergreen

Spread

1-2 feet

Height

1-2 feet

Growth Rate

Moderate

Leaf Size

Medium

Leaf Texture

Fine

Flower Size

Medium

Flower Month

  • January
  • February
  • March
  • April
  • May
  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September
  • October
  • November
  • December

Flower Color

  • White

Plant Role for Butterflies

Nectar

Additional Detail

Evergreen; white, year-round flowers; seedlings volunteer readily. | Pests/Diseases: none serious | attracts butterflies, birds

UF IFAS Ext FFL