Gromwell 'Grace Ward', Purple Gromwell 'Grace Ward'
Vigorous and popular, award-winning 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.
| Hardiness |
6 - 8 |
|---|---|
| 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 (Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late) |
| Height | 6" - 1' (15cm - 30cm) |
| Spread | 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spacing | 24" - 36" (60cm - 90cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | 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 |
6 - 8 |
|---|---|
| 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 (Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late) |
| Height | 6" - 1' (15cm - 30cm) |
| Spread | 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spacing | 24" - 36" (60cm - 90cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | 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 ‘Grace Ward’ (Gromwell) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Lithodora diffusa ‘Grace Ward’ (Gromwell) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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