Quick answer: Hinahina kū kahakai (Heliotropium anomalum) is native to 1 state. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. No live listing of the true species was found as of 24 Oct 2026.
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Where it's native
Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Dry |
| Soil | Sandy coastal |
| Bloom | Bloom Year-round |
| Height | 4-12 in |
| Wildlife value | Native bees |
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 24 Oct 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
No live seed or plant listing found as of 24 Oct 2026. That means our last search didn't surface one — not that the plant is unavailable. Try a regional native-plant nursery.
Quick answers about Hinahina kū kahakai
Where is Hinahina kū kahakai native?
Hinahina kū kahakai (Heliotropium anomalum) is native to Hawaii. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Hinahina kū kahakai bloom?
Hinahina kū kahakai blooms Year-round. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Hinahina kū kahakai need?
Light: Sun. Water: Dry. Soil: Sandy coastal. Mature height: 4-12 in.
Is Hinahina kū kahakai good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Native bees.
Is Hinahina kū kahakai deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Hinahina kū kahakai is drought-tolerant.
Where can I buy Hinahina kū kahakai?
We haven't found an online listing of the true wild species as of 24 Oct 2026. A regional native-plant nursery or native seed company is your best source; ask for Heliotropium anomalum by its scientific name.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Hinahina kū kahakai.
- Koʻoloaʻula (red ʻilima) Abutilon menziesii
- Maʻo hau hele (Hawaiian yellow hibiscus) Hibiscus brackenridgei
- Nehe Lipochaeta succulenta
- Pōhinahina (beach vitex) Vitex rotundifolia
- Pōhuehue (beach morning glory) Ipomoea pes-caprae
- Wiliwili Erythrina sandwicensis
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