Lithodora diffusa 'Grace Ward'

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Grace Ward Lithodora

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Information by: J.J. Neilson Arboretum Photographer: Don Syrek

Description

The Lithodora is a prostrate perennial that grows from 6'-12' high. It has green hairy leaves and stems and develops bright blue flowers from May to June. The Lithodora needs full sun to partial shade and is drought tolerant. - Cornflower Farms

Plant Type

Ground cover, Perennial

Height Range

Under 1'

Flower Color

Blue

Flower Season

Spring, Summer, Constant

Leaf Color

Grey Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Acid

Adverse Factors

Attracts Bees

Design Styles

English Cottage, Woodland

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Walls / Fences, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Consider replacing some lawn areas with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.

Good candidates for removal are portions of large lawns, areas where no one uses the grass, patches that don't grow well, or spaces too small to water without overspray.