Lithodora diffusa 'Grace Ward'

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Lithodora, Grace Ward

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Description

The Lithodora is a prostrate perennial that grows from 6'-12' high and spreads up to 4' wide. It has green hairy leaves and stems with bright blue, star-shaped flowers during summer. The Lithodora needs full sun to partial shade and needs regular waterin

Plant Type

Perennial

Height Range

Under 1'

Flower Color

Blue

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Average

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Formal, Woodland

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Summer

Location Uses

Entry, Patio, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

Butterflies

Water Saving Tip:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.