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Stemodia tomentosa
Also Known As
- Stemodia lantana
- Creeping Silver Cenizo
- Gray Woolly Twintip
- Wooly Stemodia
Plant type
perennial, groundcover
size
- H: 6"
- W: 3'
planting zones
- 8a-11
Stemodia tomentosa plant details
Stemodia tomentosa is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer blue flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Stemodia tomentosa
- Plant type: perennial groundcover
- Plant family: plantaginaceae
- Foliage: semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 3 FT wide, 6 IN tall
- Flowers: blue blooms in fall, spring and summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Stemodia tomentosa
- USDA Zones: 8a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: low
- Resistant to: deer, seaside / salt
- Soil needs: gritty and well-drained
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How to Grow Stemodia tomentosa
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- low - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- seaside / salt tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- blue
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
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