Buy Globularia cordifolia

Also Known As

Leather Leaf Powder Puff

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 1"-4"
W: 12"-24"

planting zones

5a-9b

BP | $24.99

Buy button links to nursery site for checkout

Fewer than 20 at Conifer Kingdom

More Options

Globularia cordifolia plant details

Globularia cordifolia is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring blue and lavender flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Globularia cordifolia

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: plantaginaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 1 IN - 4 IN - tall
Flowers: blue and lavender blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, edging plant, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Globularia cordifolia

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and snail / slug
Soil needs: average, clay, gritty and well-drained

We independently publish plant data to search multiple nurseries at once. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases when you buy through our links.

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Ground hugging, evergreen, tightly woven mat of spoon-shaped foliage, 1-3” short and eventually 10-12” wide. Blue-lavender pom pom flowers on taller stems May to June. This European alpine thrives in fast draining, dry soil in a sunny location. Perfect rock garden candidate, good in troughs, pots, on slopes and in mounds. Drought tolerant, critter resistant.