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Lithodora diffusa is an uncommonly grown low spreading evergreen perennial that thrives in extremely well-drained soil, even sandy poor soils, in sunny dry sites. Densely branched, its intensely gentian-blue star-shaped flowers appear at the tip of each branch in late spring to early summer. Lithodora diffusa Gold 'n Sapphires™ ups the drama with its gold foliage with touches of chartreuse. A stunning play of gold and blue when massed along a gravel or stone walkway, it works just as well as an individual spreading rock garden plant. Avoid wood mulch, this plant prefers gravel or lightly applied pine needles. 'LITGS' PP 28,629
About seven species comprise this small genus in the Borage family, all of which are evergreen shrubs on the short side. The best in cultivation offer bright, gentian-blue flowers on spreading plants that look well in raised beds or other situations that show their blooms to advantage.
For more information on growing and care, click Growing Guide.
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HOW PLANTS ARE SHIPPED
The size of the plants we ship has been selected to reduce the shock of transplanting. For some, this means a large, bareroot crown. Others cannot travel bareroot or transplant best if grown in containers. We ship these perennials and annuals in 1 pint pots, except as noted. We must point out that many perennials will not bloom the first year after planting, but will the following year, amply rewarding your patience. We ship bulbs as dormant, bare bulbs, sometimes with some wood shavings or moss. Shrubs, Roses, vines, and other woody plants may be shipped bareroot or in pots. The size of the pot is noted in the quick facts for each item.
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Growing guide
Latin Name Pronunciation: lith-oh-dor'uh
About seven species comprise this small genus in the Borage family. The best in cultivation offer bright, gentian-blue flowers on spreading plants that look well in raised beds or other situations that show their blooms to advantage.
Plants require full sun and well-drained, moderately rich soil. They tend to be shrubby and it is best to wait until spring to prune back stems injured by cold.
