lithodora
Glandora diffusa
USDA zones6 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size6 to 12 inches tall2 to 25 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Blue
Garden uses
Notes
Lithodora (Glandora diffusa) is a perennial for ground cover. It is hardy to USDA zone 6, or down to -10°F (-23°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average moisture. It stays low at 6 to 12 inches tall and spreads into a wide mat. Blue flowers open in late spring and early summer.
Pairs well with Alaska violet, Queen of Night tulip, and Fountain grass.
Native range
Northwestern France to southwestern Europe.