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    Lithodora hispidula

    Plant type

    shrub, groundcover

    size

    • H: 12"
    • W: 24"

    planting zones

    • 6a-11

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    Lithodora hispidula plant details

    Lithodora hispidula is a broadleaf evergreen groundcover shrub with blue foliage. In spring blue, pink and white flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Lithodora hispidula

    Plant type: groundcover shrub
    Plant family: boraginaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue
    Mature size: 24 IN wide, 12 IN tall
    Flowers: blue, pink and white blooms in spring

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Lithodora hispidula

    USDA Zones: 6a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: low
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A little boraginaceous shrublet native to Turkey and Crete, flowers open white than age pink through blue to blue-violet. ZONE 6

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Gardening facts about Lithodora hispidula plant

    How to Grow Lithodora hispidula

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • low - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • pink
      • blue

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • fuzzy

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    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    6a-8b

    Size

    Height: 4"-12"

    Width: 1'-6'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - low
    Photo of Lithodora diffusa 'Grace Ward' flower by Karl Gercens III
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    Lithodora diffusa 'White Star'

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Groundcover

    Zones

    7a-9b

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 2'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • low - drought tolerant
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    Lithodora zahnii

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    8a-9b

    Size

    Height: 12"

    Width: 12"

    • sun
    • regular - occasional
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    Lithodora diffusa 'Heavenly Blue'

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 6"-8"

    Width: 12"-36"

    • sun - dappled shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Lithodora diffusa 'Heavenly Blue' flower, foliage by Little Prince of Oregon
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    Lithodora diffusa Gold 'N' Sapphires™ PP28629

    Scientific Name: Lithodora diffusa 'LITGS'

    aka Lithodora diffusa Gold 'N' Sapphires 'LITGS', Gold N Sapphires LITGS Lithodora

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 4"-8"

    Width: 12"-24"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Lithodora diffusa Gold 'N' Sapphires™ PP28629 flower by Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.
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