Grace Ward Lithodora is a multi-branched prostrate evergreen perennial with narrow dark green foliage. Small deep blue flowers bloom on top the foliage from late spring to midsummer. Prefers light shade and moist, well-drained acidic soil.
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Height: |
0.5' - 1' |
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Spread: |
2’ - 2.5' |
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Spacing: |
2' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
6 - 8 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Blue |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Do not let soils dry out. Dampening out is the major problem for this plant. Watch for aphids.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Rock Gardens, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Swamp Rosemallow, Maidenhair Fern, Hosta
IMAGE: Photo by David J. Stang, Lithodora diffusa Grace Ward 3zz, CC BY-SA 4.0
