Lithodora ‘Gold ‘n Sapphires’

These deep blue flowers make a beautiful contrast to the gold foliage. The lovely gold foliage stays attractive all summer. Excellent vigor, surprisingly good in the sun. Great used as a groundcover on banks or between stepping stones.

USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 5-7
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 4″ / 18″ / 4″
Exposure: Full Sun
Bloom Time(s): April, May, June

Common Name	Lithodora
Family	Boraginaceae
Genus	Lithodora
species	diffusa
Plant Type	Perennial
US Patent #	('LITGS') PP28629
EU Grant #	--
Bloom Time	April, May, June
Flower Color	Blue
Foliage Color	Lime, Yellow
Dormancy	Winter
Exposure	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Spreading / Trailing
Growth Rate	Moderate
Hardiness Zone	5, 6, 7
How Different?	First gold foliage form. Also great vigor and holds color all summer.
Landscape Value	Great accent groundcover for hot, sunny banks or rock gardens. Can also use as edging. Drought tolerant.
Most Active Growing Season	Spring
Persistence	Evergreen
Size (HT/W/FL HT)	4" / 18" / 4"
Soil (Garden)	Tolerant of poor soils.
Water (Garden)	Low needs once established. Drought tolerant.
Special Uses	Deep South, Deer Resistant, Low Water Usage
Comments	Needs good drainage and no winter leaf cover or mulch.

Water (Greenhouse)	Dry moderately between waterings.
EC	0.5 – 1.0
pH	5.6 – 6.5
Fertility Needs	50 ppm
Notes	—
Finish Time to 4″	6 – 8 weeks
Finish Time to Gallon	10 – 12 weeks
Day Length for Flowering	Day Neutral