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Lithodora zahnii
Plant type
shrub
size
- H: 12"
- W: 12"
planting zones
- 8a-9b
Lithodora zahnii plant details
Lithodora zahnii is a slow-growing broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring blue and pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in acidic and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Lithodora zahnii
- Plant type: shrub
- Plant family: boraginaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 12 IN wide, 12 IN tall
- Flowers: blue and pink blooms in spring
- Uses: container plant, edging plant, rock garden, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Lithodora zahnii
- USDA Zones: 8a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: regular - occasional
- Resistant to: deer
- Soil needs: acidic and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Choice borage relative with narrow evergreen leaves like a rosemary form 1 foot tall and wide domes with sky blue and pink flowers. Slow growing. Hard to propagate.
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How to Grow Lithodora zahnii
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular - occasional
Soil Needs
- acidic
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
- blue
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Zones
6a-8b
Size
Height: 4"-12"
Width: 1'-6'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - low
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 2'
- sun - mostly shade
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Zones
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Size
Height: 6"-8"
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Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
5a-8b
Size
Height: 4"-8"
Width: 12"-24"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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