Common Name | Lithodora |
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Family | Boraginaceae |
species | diffusa |
Plant Type | Perennial |
US Patent # | PP26553 |
EU Grant # | -- |
Bloom Time | April, May, June |
Flower Color | Blue |
Foliage Color | Green |
Dormancy | Winter |
Exposure | Full Sun, Part Shade |
Growth Habit | Spreading / Trailing |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Hardiness Zone | 5, 6, 7 |
How Different? | Lighter blue flowers. Good large flower size. |
Landscape Value | Wonderful drought tolerant groundcover. |
Most Active Growing Season | Spring |
Persistence | Evergreen |
Size (HT/W/FL HT) | 6" / 30" / 6" |
Soil (Garden) | Average, well drained soils. |
Water (Garden) | Low needs, keep on the dry side with good drainage. |
Special Uses | Deep South, Deer Resistant, Low Water Usage |
Comments | Needs good drainage and no winter leaf cover or mulch. |
Lithodora ‘Crystal Blue’
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This plant is no longer for sale directly from TERRA NOVA® Nurseries. However, it may still be available through one of our Licensees or Retail Sources. |
The largest sky blue flowers of any Lithodora. Extra-large, vigorous foliage covers the ground like no other. Lithodora is very versatile in the garden or containers. Distinctly different.
USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 5-7
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 6″ / 30″ / 6″
Exposure: Part Shade, Full Sun
Bloom Time(s): April, May, June
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Water (Greenhouse) | Dry completely between waterings. |
EC | 0.5 – 1.0 |
pH | 5.6 – 6.5 |
Fertility Needs | 50 ppm |
Notes | — |
Finish Time to 4″ | 6 – 8 weeks |
Finish Time to Gallon | 10 – 12 weeks |
Day Length for Flowering | Day Neutral |
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