Gromwell 'Gold ‘n Sapphires'
Noted for its golden foliage, Lithodora diffusa ‘old n’ Sapphires’ (Gromwell) is a mat-forming evergreen shrub with trailing stems clothed in small, lance-shaped, golden, hairy leaves that remain attractive all summer. In spring and summer, this glowing shrub is studded with profuse, star-shaped, brilliant deep blue flowers which contrast nicely against the golden foliage. This plant is ideal when used as a groundcover on banks or between stepping stones. Great accent for hot, sunny rock gardens.
| Hardiness |
5 - 7 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
6 - 8 |
| Climate Zones | 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Boraginaceae |
| Genus | Lithodora |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid) |
| Height | 4" (10cm) |
| Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 18" (50cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders, Ground Covers, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |
| Hardiness |
5 - 7 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
6 - 8 |
| Climate Zones | 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Boraginaceae |
| Genus | Lithodora |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid) |
| Height | 4" (10cm) |
| Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 18" (50cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders, Ground Covers, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |
How many Lithodora diffusa ‘Gold ‘n Sapphires’ (Gromwell) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Lithodora diffusa ‘Gold ‘n Sapphires’ (Gromwell) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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