Lithodora oleifolia
Also Known As
- Lithospermum oleifolium
- Olive-leaved Gromwell
Plant type
perennial, groundcover
size
- H: 6"
- W: 18"
planting zones
- 6a-9b
Lithodora oleifolia plant details
Lithodora oleifolia is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring blue and pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Lithodora oleifolia
- Plant type: perennial groundcover
- Plant family: boraginaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 18 IN wide, 6 IN tall
- Flowers: blue and pink blooms in spring
GROWING CONDITIONS for Lithodora oleifolia
- USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
This is probably the hardiest of the genus, native to only one small area in the Eastern Pyrenees, it spreads by underground stolons, but hardly could be considered a weed; the 10-15cm flower stems bear pink flowers that age to purplish blue. ZONE 6
Gardening facts about Lithodora oleifolia plant
How to Grow Lithodora oleifolia
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
- blue
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Zones
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