Litodora
I once believed that true blue flowers were like unicorns in the garden world. I eventually stumbled upon the very blue, evergreen, pollinator-friendly lithodora until I discovered a large number of them. Of course, this whimsical ground cover was quickly added to my list of growing plants that fulfilled my wishes of color.
The genus name, Lithodra, comes from the Greek word lythos, meaning stone and drea. Given that Hardy Litodora has been added to Rock Garden, it’s a proper moniker. On a low, vast mound that reaches about 3 feet wide but stays relatively low (6-10 inches), this ground cover is sturdy enough to act as a small measure to control erosion of slopes and hillsides. It also grows very densely and can act as a natural weed suppressor and a living mulch.
Feeling blue is never pleasant. Continue reading for more information about this happy, blue ground cover:
Litodora’s showtime begins when a small star-shaped flower appears and almost suffocates the plant at the end of spring. The flowers last until summer. If you want to create a blue band like the ocean, try 15 inches apart from the Litodora. This plant looks lovely in a Mediterranean-style garden paired with lamb ears, olive trees, rosemary and Westlingia. But don’t forget that it has a sweet fall over the edge, perhaps a great addition to a white universe or a container filled with fantastic white dahlias.
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