Order (unplaced) Scientific name Lithodora | ||
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Similar Lithodora diffusa, Lithospermum, Boraginaceae, Lithodora fruticosa, Glandora | ||
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Lithodora is a genus of flowering plants in the family Boraginaceae, native to southwestern Europe, southern Greece, Turkey and Algeria. They are low-growing, evergreen shrubs and subshrubs, producing 5-lobed blue or white flowers. The Greek lithodora literally means "stone gift", referring to their preferred rocky habitats.
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Species include:
Blooms late spring to midsummer. Low-growing, showy ground cover. Excellent for rocky soil areas.
Size: 6-12" tall by 10-24" wide.
Space: 10-24" apart.
Water: Weekly during dry spells; more often until roots are established.
Hardiness: up to -10 degrees Fahrenheit.
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References
Lithodora Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA