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Week 13 – March 28, 2024

Plant Information

Lithodora diffusa Heavenly Blue

  • Lithodora diffusa Heavenly Blue - Bloom
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Plant Details:

Scientific Name: Lithodora diffusa

Common Name: Lithodora

Hardiness Zone: 6a - 8b

Hardiness Degree: -10°F (-23.3°C)

Blooming Season: Early Spring

Plant Habit: Trailing

Characteristics: Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Shade Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Frost Tolerant

Water: Medium

Fertilize: Every two weeks

Spacing: 8 - 12" (20 - 30cm)

Height: 8 - 12" (20 - 30cm)

Width: 10 - 14" (25 - 36cm)

Exposure: Partial Sun, Sun

General Information: One of the finest rock garden plants; it prefers a sunny location.
Deep blue, funnel-shaped flowers renew themselves all summer long.
Evergreen leaves are narrow, up to an inch long.

Grower Information:

Low-growing, spreading variety with small, mid-blue flowers and evergreen foliage in warm climates.

'Heavenly Blue'