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Heavenly Blue Lithodora

Lithodora Diffusa 'Heavenly Blue'

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Overview

The Lithodora diffusa 'Heavenly Blue', commonly known as Heavenly Blue Lithodora, is a vibrant groundcover. It flourishes in USDA zones 6-10, forming a mat up to 6 inches tall and spreading 24-36 inches wide. Preferring full sun to part shade, this evergreen perennial showcases intense blue, star-shaped flowers from spring to summer. It thrives in well-drained, acidic to neutral soil and requires minimal maintenance once established. Ideal for rock gardens and borders.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 5–11Type Ground cover, PerennialClimate Mediterranean
Heavenly Blue Lithodora (Lithodora Diffusa 'Heavenly Blue') — offering an eye-catching display.<br><br>For optimal growth
Heavenly Blue Lithodora (Lithodora Diffusa 'Heavenly Blue') — While drought-tolerant once establishedHeavenly Blue Lithodora (Lithodora Diffusa 'Heavenly Blue') — In late spring to early summerHeavenly Blue Lithodora (Lithodora Diffusa 'Heavenly Blue') — acidic soil with a pH between 5.5 and 6.5Heavenly Blue Lithodora (Lithodora Diffusa 'Heavenly Blue') — It thrives in well-drained, acidic to neutral soil and requires minimal maintenance onceHeavenly Blue Lithodora (Lithodora Diffusa 'Heavenly Blue') — green backdrop throughout the yearHeavenly Blue Lithodora (Lithodora Diffusa 'Heavenly Blue') — Preferring full sun to part shade+14

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
5–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Ground cover, Perennial
Family
Boraginaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Heavenly Blue Lithodora (Lithodora Diffusa 'Heavenly Blue') — offering an eye-catching display.<br><br>For optimal growth
Heavenly Blue Lithodora (Lithodora Diffusa 'Heavenly Blue') — While drought-tolerant once established
Heavenly Blue Lithodora (Lithodora Diffusa 'Heavenly Blue') — In late spring to early summer
Heavenly Blue Lithodora (Lithodora Diffusa 'Heavenly Blue') — acidic soil with a pH between 5.5 and 6.5
Heavenly Blue Lithodora (Lithodora Diffusa 'Heavenly Blue') — It thrives in well-drained, acidic to neutral soil and requires minimal maintenance once
Heavenly Blue Lithodora (Lithodora Diffusa 'Heavenly Blue') — green backdrop throughout the year
Heavenly Blue Lithodora (Lithodora Diffusa 'Heavenly Blue') — Preferring full sun to part shade
Heavenly Blue Lithodora (Lithodora Diffusa 'Heavenly Blue') — The Lithodora diffusa 'Heavenly Blue', commonly known as Heavenly Blue Lithodora, is a vibrant
Heavenly Blue Lithodora (Lithodora Diffusa 'Heavenly Blue') — The plant typically reaches a height of 6 inches with a spread of up to 24 inches
Heavenly Blue Lithodora (Lithodora Diffusa 'Heavenly Blue') — It flourishes in USDA zones 6-10, forming a mat up to 6 inches tall and spreading 24-36 inches
Heavenly Blue Lithodora (Lithodora Diffusa 'Heavenly Blue') — The blooms last for several weeks
Heavenly Blue Lithodora (Lithodora Diffusa 'Heavenly Blue') — commonly referred to as Heavenly Blue Lithodora
Heavenly Blue Lithodora (Lithodora Diffusa 'Heavenly Blue') — Lithodora 'Heavenly Blue' comes alive with a profusion of deep cobalt blue flowers
Heavenly Blue Lithodora (Lithodora Diffusa 'Heavenly Blue') — this evergreen perennial showcases intense blue
Heavenly Blue Lithodora (Lithodora Diffusa 'Heavenly Blue') — This prostrate, mat-forming perennial is hardy in USDA zones 6 to 8 and thrives in full sun to
Heavenly Blue Lithodora (Lithodora Diffusa 'Heavenly Blue') — making it an excellent choice for rock gardens
Heavenly Blue Lithodora (Lithodora Diffusa 'Heavenly Blue') — consistent watering during the first growing season is crucial for establishing a robust root
Heavenly Blue Lithodora (Lithodora Diffusa 'Heavenly Blue') — each about 0.5 inches across
Heavenly Blue Lithodora (Lithodora Diffusa 'Heavenly Blue') — lance-shaped leaves up to 1 inch long that provide a lush
Heavenly Blue Lithodora (Lithodora Diffusa 'Heavenly Blue') — Ideal for rock gardens and borders
Heavenly Blue Lithodora (Lithodora Diffusa 'Heavenly Blue') — star-shaped flowers from spring to summer
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