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    Lithodora oleifolia

    Also Known As

    • Lithospermum oleifolium
    • Olive-leaved Gromwell

    Plant type

    perennial, groundcover

    size

    • H: 6"
    • W: 18"

    planting zones

    • 6a-9b

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    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

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    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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    Lithodora diffusa 'Grace Ward'

    aka Blue Lithospermum, Grace Ward Lithodora

    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
    Photo of Lithodora diffusa 'White Star' flower by Karl Gercens III
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    Lithodora zahnii

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    8a-9b

    Size

    Height: 12"

    Width: 12"

    • sun
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Lithodora zahnii flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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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 hispidula

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Groundcover

    Zones

    6a-11

    Size

    Height: 12"

    Width: 24"

    • sun
    • low - drought tolerant
    Photo of Lithodora hispidula flower by Zeynel Cebeci
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