| Common Name | Lithodora |
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| Family | Boraginaceae |
| Genus | Lithodora |
| species | diffusa |
| Plant Type | Perennial |
| US Patent # | ('LITGS') PP28629 |
| EU Grant # | -- |
| Bloom Time | April, May, June |
| Flower Color | Blue |
| Foliage Color | Lime, Yellow |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Growth Habit | Spreading / Trailing |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Hardiness Zone | 5, 6, 7 |
| How Different? | First gold foliage form. Also great vigor and holds color all summer. |
| Landscape Value | Great accent groundcover for hot, sunny banks or rock gardens. Can also use as edging. Drought tolerant. |
| Most Active Growing Season | Spring |
| Persistence | Evergreen |
| Size (HT/W/FL HT) | 4" / 18" / 4" |
| Soil (Garden) | Tolerant of poor soils. |
| Water (Garden) | Low needs once established. Drought tolerant. |
| Special Uses | Deep South, Deer Resistant, Low Water Usage |
| Comments | Needs good drainage and no winter leaf cover or mulch. |
Lithodora ‘Gold ‘n Sapphires’
These deep blue flowers make a beautiful contrast to the gold foliage. The lovely gold foliage stays attractive all summer. Excellent vigor, surprisingly good in the sun. Great used as a groundcover on banks or between stepping stones.
USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 5-7
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 4″ / 18″ / 4″
Exposure: Full Sun
Bloom Time(s): April, May, June
| Water (Greenhouse) | Dry moderately 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 |
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