Lithodora is a choice groundcover or rock garden plant. This perennial forms a low, creeping mat of hairy grey-green leaves, studded with royal-blue star flowers from late spring through summer. Plants MUST have a well-drained, acidic soil in order to thrive. Heavy clay soils are sure death. Combines well with Heaths and Heathers, since plants have similar requirements. Evergreen where hardy. Prune lightly in late summer by trimming the new tip shoots back by about half, to encourage a dense habit. Plants are shrubby, so hard pruning is not recommended.
In my Sunnyvale garden (Zone 9) I am trying Lithodora in a hanging basket in the shade of my cherry tree.
First Planted
Feb 2016
Garden Nursery
Home Depot, Sunnyvale
Sun Exposure
Full Sun or
Partial Shade
Soil Type
Normal or
Sandy
Soil pH
Neutral or
Acid
Soil MoistureCare Level
Moderate
Flower Colour
Deep Blue
Blooming Time
Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer
Late Spring
Foliage Color
Grey Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Accent: Good Texture/Form
Alpine & Rock
Border
Containers
Deer Resistant
Edging
Evergreen
Ground Cover
Flower Head Size
Very Small
Height
10-15 cm
4-6 inches
Spread
30-45 cm
12-18 inches
Foot Traffic
Light
Growth Rate
Medium
