Botanical Name: Lithodora diffusa 'Grace Ward' ADD
Common Name: Grace Ward Lithodora  
Plant photo of: Lithodora diffusa 'Grace Ward'
  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

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

Very Low, Low

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, 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

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

  • Notes

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
Planting Instructions: 1. Dig a hole 2 times the width and 1 and 1/2 times the height of the container. 2. Set rootball just above ground level. 3. Mix soil with 25% amendment and %75 soil. 4. Backfill with amended soil. 5. Build basin and water.