Lithodora ‘Crystal Blue’

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This plant is no longer for sale directly from TERRA NOVA® Nurseries. However, it may still be available through one of our Licensees or Retail Sources.

The largest sky blue flowers of any Lithodora. Extra-large, vigorous foliage covers the ground like no other. Lithodora is very versatile in the garden or containers. Distinctly different.

USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 5-7
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 6″ / 30″ / 6″
Exposure: Part Shade, Full Sun
Bloom Time(s): April, May, June

Common Name	Lithodora
Family	Boraginaceae
species	diffusa
Plant Type	Perennial
US Patent #	PP26553
EU Grant #	--
Bloom Time	April, May, June
Flower Color	Blue
Foliage Color	Green
Dormancy	Winter
Exposure	Full Sun, Part Shade
Growth Habit	Spreading / Trailing
Growth Rate	Moderate
Hardiness Zone	5, 6, 7
How Different?	Lighter blue flowers. Good large flower size.
Landscape Value	Wonderful drought tolerant groundcover.
Most Active Growing Season	Spring
Persistence	Evergreen
Size (HT/W/FL HT)	6" / 30" / 6"
Soil (Garden)	Average, well drained soils.
Water (Garden)	Low needs, keep on the dry side with good drainage.
Special Uses	Deep South, Deer Resistant, Low Water Usage
Comments	Needs good drainage and no winter leaf cover or mulch.

Water (Greenhouse)	Dry completely between waterings.
EC	0.5 – 1.0
pH	5.6 – 6.5
Fertility Needs	50 ppm
Notes	—
Finish Time to 4″	6 – 8 weeks
Finish Time to Gallon	10 – 12 weeks
Day Length for Flowering	Day Neutral