Heliotrope or cherry pie as it was known was a far more popular plant in Victorian times. Known today as a deep blue scented, if unspectacular plant.
The Victorians adored it and had several named varieties in surprising colours.All were listed as growing to between 1 ft. and 3 ft. tall.
The popular varieties were:
Heliotopium "Madame Braunt.": Mauve.
Heliotopium "Paul Pfitzer.": Lavender.
Heliotopium "President Garfield.": Mauve.
Heliotopium "Priapo.": Blue with a white eye.
Heliotopium "Roi de Noirs.": Deep maroon.
Heliotopium "White Lady."

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