Lithodora diffusa 'Grace Ward'
Grace Ward Lithodora
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
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
Water Saving Tip:
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.