Gromwell 'Gold ‘n Sapphires'
Noted for its golden foliage, Lithodora diffusa ‘old n’ Sapphires’ (Gromwell) is a mat-forming evergreen shrub with trailing stems clothed in small, lance-shaped, golden, hairy leaves that remain attractive all summer. In spring and summer, this glowing shrub is studded with profuse, star-shaped, brilliant deep blue flowers which contrast nicely against the golden foliage. This plant is ideal when used as a groundcover on banks or between stepping stones. Great accent for hot, sunny rock gardens.
Hardiness |
5 - 7 |
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Heat Zones |
6 - 8 |
Climate Zones | 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17 |
Plant Type | Shrubs |
Plant Family | Boraginaceae |
Genus | Lithodora |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid) |
Height | 4" (10cm) |
Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spacing | 18" (50cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
Tolerance | Drought, Deer |
Attracts | Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders, Ground Covers, Patio And Containers |
Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden, Coastal Garden |
Hardiness |
5 - 7 |
---|---|
Heat Zones |
6 - 8 |
Climate Zones | 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17 |
Plant Type | Shrubs |
Plant Family | Boraginaceae |
Genus | Lithodora |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid) |
Height | 4" (10cm) |
Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spacing | 18" (50cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
Tolerance | Drought, Deer |
Attracts | Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders, Ground Covers, Patio And Containers |
Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden, Coastal Garden |
How many Lithodora diffusa ‘Gold ‘n Sapphires’ (Gromwell) do I need for my garden?
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