Lithodora diffusa 'Grace Ward'
Grace Ward Lithodora
Description
The lithodora is a prostrate perrenial that grows from 6-12 ft. 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'
Width Range
1-3'
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:
Water high water-use plants separately from low water-use plants.
Low water-use plants can grow with one-half the water needed by high water-use plants, and can be easily damaged from over watering.