Lithodora Seeds - Flower Plant for Home Gardens

Lithodora is a low-growing evergreen flowering plant prized for its intense deep blue star-shaped blooms and dense spreading habit. The plant forms a carpet of small green leaves covered in vibrant flowers during the blooming season, creating a striking display in rock gardens and borders. It thrives in cool to mild climates with full sun to partial shade and acidic, well-drained soil. Ideal for ground cover, edging, and ornamental landscaping.

Features

• Brilliant deep blue star-shaped flowers
• Low-growing evergreen ground cover
• Dense carpet-forming growth habit
• Ideal for rock gardens and borders
• Long-lasting seasonal floral display
• Prefers acidic soil conditions
• Excellent ornamental landscape plant

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Lithodora diffusa
• Common Name (US): Lithodora
• Seed Type / Variety: Evergreen Ground Cover Flower Variety
• Growth Habit: Low-growing evergreen perennial
• USDA Zones: 6-9
• Planting Season: Spring or Fall
• Growing Season: Spring through Summer
• Sowing Season: February-May or September-November
• Germination Time and Conditions: 14-30 days in cool, moist soil
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Requirements: Acidic, well-drained sandy or loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate watering
• Mature Plant Size: 4-8 inches tall, spreads 12-24 inches
• Plant Spacing: 10-15 inches apart