Lithodora diffusa |Grace Ward|

 Lithodora diffusa 'Grace Ward' (Gromwell) is a mat-forming evergreen shrub with trailing stems clothed in small, lance-shaped, dark green, hairy leaves. In spring and summer, it is studded with profuse, star-shaped, brilliant deep blue flowers held in terminal clusters. This plant is ideal for rock gardens, slopes, and cascading over retaining walls. A choice groundcover making an unforgettable display week after week.

• Recipient of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society.
• Grows up to 6-12 in. tall (15-30 cm) and 2-3 ft. wide (60-90 cm).
• Easily grown in acidic, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Full sun is best in cool summer climates, but some afternoon shade is appreciated in hot summer climates.
• Deer resistant
• Great for beds and borders, slopes, as a groundcover, cottage gardens, coastal gardens, city gardens, Mediterranean gardens, or gravel and rock gardens. Good choice for containers too.
• Virtually disease and pest free
• Trim back after flowering. Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings
• Native to Southern and Western Europe.

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Requirement
Hardiness	6,7,8
Heat Zones	6,7,8
Climate Zones	5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Plant Type	Shrubs
Plant Family	Boraginaceae
Exposure	Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest	Spring, Summer, Late Spring, Early Summer, Mid Summer, Late Summer
Height	< 1'
Spread	2' - 3'
Water Needs	Average
Maintenance	Low
Soil Type	Loam, Sand
Characteristics	Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen
Garden Styles	City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden
Planting Place	Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers