Lithodora (Glandora prostrata 'Grace Ward')

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:	Shrub
Life cycle:	Perennial
Sun Requirements:	Full Sun to Partial Shade
Minimum cold hardiness:	Zone 6a -23.3 °C (-10 °F) to -20.6 °C (-5 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:	Zone 8b
Plant Height:	6-12 inches
Plant Spread:	3-6 feet
Leaves:	Evergreen
Flowers:	Showy
Flower Color:	Blue
Bloom Size:	Under 1"
Flower Time:	Summer
Uses:	Erosion control Groundcover
Wildlife Attractant:	Birds
Resistances:	Deer Resistant

Common names

Lithodora
Purple Gromwell

Botanical names

Accepted: Glandora prostrata
Synonym: Lithodora prostrata

Also sold as:

Lithodora diffusa 'Grace Ward'

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Location: My Garden, Utah
Date: 2014-10-07

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Location: Home Depot, Falls Church, VA
Date: April 2019

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Location: Pollard Park Blenheim New Zealand
Date: 2014-10-02

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Location: My Garden, Utah
Date: 2014-05-05

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Location: Nora's Garden - Castlegar, B.C.
Date: 2016-05-08
Long blooming - a rich and vibrant blue.

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Location: Indiana Zone 5
Date: Apr 8, 2011 4:44 PM
great blue color

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Location: My Northern CA Foothill Home
Date: 2011-06-11

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Location: South Jordan, Utah, United States
Date: 2020-05-12

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Location: Temple, Texas
Date: 2019-04-05
In pot with Balloon Flower.

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Location: Denver Metro CO
Date: 2013-04-19
at Tagawa Gardens

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Location: Pleasant Grove, Utah
Date: 2012-03-30

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Location: My Garden, Utah
Date: 2015-05-02

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Location: In my Northern California garden
Date: 2007-04-04

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Location: English Gardens, West Bloomfield, MI
Date: 2009-04-16

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Location: Historic City Cemetery, Sacramento CA.
Date: 2015-03-17
Lithodora (Glandora prostrata 'Grace Ward') in zone 9b.

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Location: Albany oregon
Date: 2016-08-15
Lithodora grace ward

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Comments:

Posted by abhege (Grantville, GA - Zone 8a) on Mar 1, 2013 6:27 PM concerning plant:

I cannot seem to keep this one alive. Any suggestions? I'm in GA.

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Posted by Seamomgrow on Aug 15, 2016 9:04 AM concerning plant:

I just posted a photo of my 'Grandora' / 'lithodora' (Grace Ward'). The two plants have been transplanted for 2 months in same pot as a dracana; it's mid August, 2016, here in the Willamette Valley and I've seen very few blossoms. Of the two, one seems to be less hardy then the other, turning black, dying off somewhat then returning to pop a few blossoms and growing well for a bit. They now seem to be green, growing new leaves, getting bushier, but absolutely no new buds. Is this normal?
I read and hear that they have a very long blooming period, other sites say different. I will keep looking and learning, determined to get those lovely blue beauties hanging brightly over the edge under my tall, spiky dracana.
Thank you for your critical expertise. I hope. LOL
I just wonder if maybe the pot is too small for all those pretties(10x13x22")???
Oh, and will they winter over in that pot here in Albany Oregon?

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