Common Name | Lithodora |
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Family | Boraginaceae |
Genus | Lithodora |
species | diffusa |
Plant Type | Perennial |
Persistence | Evergreen |
US Patent # | PP28629 ('LITGS') |
EU Grant # | -- |
Hardiness Zone | 5, 6, 7 |
Growth Habit | Spreading / Trailing |
Size (HT/W/FL HT) | 4" / 18" / 4" |
Finish Time | Medium (6-8 Weeks) |
Bloom Time | April, May, June |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Most Active Growing Season | Spring |
Flower Color | Blue |
Leaf Color | Lime, Yellow |
Soil | Tolerant of poor soils. |
pH | 5.6 - 6.5 |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Special Uses | Deep South, Deer Resistant, Low Water Usage |
Nutritional Needs | Light or no fertilizer. |
Dormancy | Winter |
Water (Greenhouse) | Dry moderately between waterings. |
Water (Garden) | Low needs once established. Drought tolerant. |
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. |
Finish Time to 4" | 10 - 12 weeks |
Comments | Needs good drainage and no winter leaf cover or mulch. |
Grower Notes | -- |
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
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