lithodora varieties

Currently accepted species include:

Lithodora fruticosa (L.) Griseb.
Lithodora hancockiana (Oliv.) Hand. -Mazz.
Lithodora hispidula (Sm.) Griseb.
Lithodora zahnii (Heldr. ex Halácsy) I.M. Johnst.

Does Lithodora come back every year?

Lithodora Growing Tips

Lithodora is a great spreading plant for rock gardens, beds and borders, as a ground cover. Lithodora blooms profusely in spring, and less frequently through the summer. Plants are evergreen.

How big does Lithodora get?

Lithodora planted in gardens reaches heights of only 6 to 10 inches (15 to 25 cm.), but a single plant can eventually spread 24 to 36 inches (61 to 91 cm.).

Does Lithodora attract bees?

Common Name: Lithodora

A rare color for perennials, brilliant gentian blue blossoms which attract bees dot the foliage in late spring (earlier in warmer climates) and continue to reappear sporadically through the end of summer.

Can Lithodora be divided?

Lithodora is a creeping ground cover so it is a good choice near your tree, however the roots will dry out quickly unless you plant them directly into the soil. ... You can divide the plant with a shovel. Just make sure that each division has both roots and tops attached. Small holes are much easier to dig than large ones!

Is Lithodora a perennial?

Lithodora diffusa (syn. Lithospermum diffusa), or purple gromwell, grows as a perennial ground cover in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 5 through 10, depending on the cultivar.

How do you prune Lithodora?

Trim the plants back with a pair of sharp pruning shears in the summer after the flowers stop blooming. Cut away leggy stems and wayward branches. Trimming the plants controls the shape and size of the Lithodora.

What can I plant with Lithodora?

Complement your Lithodora with these varieties:

Armeria. With similar cultural needs, Armeria makes a good companion for Lithodora.
Blue Star Creeper. Create a carpet of blue with Blue Star Creeper and Lithodora in the same bed.
Phlox, Creeping.

Do rabbits eat Abelia?

Abelia Bronze Anniversary prefers part-sun. ... Abelias attract butterflies but not rabbits or deer.

How do you save a dying Hosta?

During a drought, or when dried out in full sun, the hosta leaves become pale and the margins scorch. You can give the plant temporary relief by watering well early in the day, but the better and more permanent solution is to transplant the hosta to a shaded site in high organic matter soil.

Do bees like parsley?

Parsley is a great herb to keep in the garden, and even if you can't stand eating it – the chooks and quail will. ... Bees love parsley flowers, and having bees around helps with all those fruit trees, pumpkin, watermelons and so on.

What is the best time to divide perennials?

When to divide perennials

Divide summer-flowering plants in spring (Mar-May) or autumn (Sep-Nov) when the soil is dry enough to work. In wet autumns, delay until spring. ...
Many spring-flowering plants, such as irises, are best divided in summer (Jun-Aug) after flowering when they produce new roots.

Should you cut back Aubretia?

To keep a compact shape cut back after flowering. Aubretia has a tendency as it matures to spread with a bald part in the centre and flowers around the outside. ... It is best to cut back immediately after flowering, cutting back later in the year may interfere with the plant's flowering next year.

Can you split Aubretia?

Pruning and caring for aubrieta

Cut the stems back after flowering. Every 2 or 3 years, divide the clump to easily propagate and multiply your aubretia.

Is Lithodora drought tolerant?

This evergreen perennial grows 1 foot high, spreading 3 to 4 feet. The often scruffy looking foliage is compensated for by incredible true blue flowers summer, fall. It can be grown in full sun to part shade, is quite drought tolerant and deer resistant and can be used as a groundcover.

Is Grace Ward deer resistant?

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.

What flowers do rabbits not eat?

20 Flowers and Plants Rabbits Hate

Sweet Alyssum. Lobularia maritima bears clusters of tiny white, lavender, violet or pink flowers in spring. ...
Lantana. Sun-loving lantana bears flower clusters that look like brightly-colored confetti. ...
Cleome. ...
Pot Marigold. ...
Geraniums. ...
Wax Begonia. ...
Strawflower. ...
Snapdragon.

Do rabbits eat azaleas?

Many types of ornamental grasses make a good habitat for rabbits, but many won't eat the older, tough blades. Japanese maple, butterfly-bush, boxwood, dogwood, cotoneaster, hydrangea, dwarf inkberry, rhododendron, azaleas and yew are types of woody plants that could be considered rabbit-proof.

Do rabbits eat hydrangeas?

During their lives, rabbits will gravitate toward their favorite flowering plants throughout the growing season, relishing pansies, and tulips in the spring, snacking on impatiens, oakleaf hydrangea, and hybrid lilies in the summer, and celebrating a fall harvest of asters come September and October.

What does Epsom salt do for hostas?

How Epsom Salt Helps Hostas. Application of Epsom salt in hostas, reduce the stunted growth, make their leaves greener and thicker as it boosts chlorophyll levels. It also facilitates bushier plant growth and their resistance against diseases and pests.

Are hostas OK in full sun?

Although they're known for their shade-tolerance, most hosta varieties perform well when exposed to a bit of morning sun and afternoon shade. Too much sun exposure will result in burned leaves, starting from the edges inward. The leaves will look brown, dry, and papery.

How long do hostas last?

Hostas require little care and will live to be 30 or more years if properly cared for. While most known for thriving in the shade garden, the reality is more nuanced.