Botanical Name: Common Names:
Lithodora diffusa Grace Ward Purple Gromwell,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Groundcovers Dense, Mat Forming, Prostrate, Spreading
Description:
Low-growing spreading groundcover with dense green foliage and small blue star flowers from late Spring through Summer. Grows approx 15-30cm tall x 1m wide. Great for rockeries and perennial borders.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
<15cm 1-2m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Loam, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Erosion Control, Feature, Groundcover, Mass Planting, Rockery, Container / Pot, Under Trees
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes: Best in a full sun position in a well drained, acidic soil. Cut back after flowering to keep foliage looking fresh.
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Boraginaceae Europe
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Blue
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Summer
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Slow
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Low
Frost: Moderate
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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