Lithodora
| Lithodora | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Lithodora rosmarinifolia | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | (unplaced) |
| Family: | Boraginaceae |
| Genus: | Lithodora |
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.[1] The Greek lithodora literally means "stone gift", referring to their preferred rocky habitats.[2]
Species include:
- Lithodora diffusa (Lag.) I.M.Johnst.
- Lithodora fruticosa (L.) Griseb
- Lithodora nitida, (Ern) R.Fern.
- Lithodora oleifolia (Lapeyr.) Griseb
- Lithodora rosmarinifolia (Ten.) I. M. Johnston
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.
References
3. Additional info gathered from www.homedepot.com
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