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Lithodora diffusa ‘White Star’ (Gromwell)

Gromwell 'White Star'

Lithodora diffusa 'White Star', Gromwell 'White Star', Purple Gromwell 'White Star', Evergreen Shrubs, Blue Flowers

A showstopper, Lithodora diffusa ‘White Star’ (Gromwell) is a low-growing evergreen shrub forming a neat, round cushion clothed in small, lance-shaped, glossy green, hairy leaves. In spring and summer, the shrub is covered with abundant, gleaming white star-shaped flowers outlined in vibrant blue. Compact and easy to grow, this plant is ideal for rock gardens, slopes, and cascading over retaining walls. A choice groundcover making an unforgettable display week after week.

  • Grows up to 6-9 in. tall (15-22 cm) and 12-18 in. wide (30-45 cm).
  • Easily grown in acidic, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Full sun is best in cool summer climates, but some afternoon shade is appreciated in hot summer climates.
  • Deer resistant
  • Great for beds and borders, slopes, as a groundcover, cottage gardens, coastal gardens, city gardens, Mediterranean gardens, or gravel and rock gardens. Good choice for containers too.
  • Virtually disease and pest free
  • Trim back after flowering. Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings
  • Native to Southern and Western Europe.

Requirements

Hardiness 6 - 9
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 (Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late),
Height 6" - 9" (15cm - 23cm)
Spread 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm)
Spacing 12" - 18" (30cm - 50cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy, Evergreen
Tolerance Deer
Attracts Butterflies
Garden Uses Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders, Ground Covers, Patio And Containers
Garden Styles Mediterranean Garden, Informal and Cottage, Gravel and Rock Garden, Coastal Garden, City and Courtyard
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Alternative Plants to Consider

Lithodora diffusa ‘Grace Ward’ (Gromwell)
Lithodora diffusa ‘Gold ‘n Sapphires’ (Gromwell)
Lithodora ‘Crystal Blue’ (Gromwell)

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Requirements

Hardiness 6 - 9
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 (Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late),
Height 6" - 9" (15cm - 23cm)
Spread 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm)
Spacing 12" - 18" (30cm - 50cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy, Evergreen
Tolerance Deer
Attracts Butterflies
Garden Uses Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders, Ground Covers, Patio And Containers
Garden Styles Mediterranean Garden, Informal and Cottage, Gravel and Rock Garden, Coastal Garden, City and Courtyard
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