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| Plant Number: 1.325.050 | USDA Zone: 5 - 9 |
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 | Lithodora diffusa ‘Grace Ward’ |
| Common name : Blue Lithospermum |
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| Lithospermum is a choice groundcover or rock garden plant, making an unforgettable display when grown well. Plants form a low, creeping mat of hairy grey-green leaves, studded with sapphire-blue star flowers from late spring through summer. Plants MUST have a well-drained, acidic soil in order to thrive. Heavy clay soils are sure death. In colder regions this will benefit from a light covering of evergreen boughs as soon as the soil is frozen in late fall. Combines well with Heaths and Heathers, since plants have similar requirements. Evergreen where hardy. Not especially vigorous.
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Appearance |
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Soil Type
Normal
Sandy
Soil pH
Neutral
Acid
Soil Moisture
Average
Moist
Care Level
Moderate
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Flower Colour
Deep Blue
Blooming Time
Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer
Late Spring
Foliage Color
Grey Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Accent: Good Texture/Form
Alpine & Rock
Border
Containers
Deer Resistant
Edging
Evergreen
Ground Cover
Flower Head Size
Very Small
Height
10-15 cm
4-6 inches
Spread
30-45 cm
12-18 inches
Foot Traffic
Light
Growth Rate
Medium
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