Water
Water regularly during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Reduce watering in winter to prevent waterlogging. Ensure good drainage to avoid root rot, especially in containers.
Also known as Creeping Gromwell · Garden Gromwell · Scrambling Gromwell
Lithodora prostrata is a low-growing evergreen perennial with clusters of intense blue flowers in spring and early summer. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to pa
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun to Partial Shade
75% intensity
Prefers full sun for best flowering, but tolerates light shade.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings; reduce in winter.
Well-drained, sandy, loam
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers average room temperatures; protect from extreme cold.
Low
25% intensity
Feed sparingly in spring and mid-summer with diluted balanced fertilizer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Reduce watering in winter to prevent waterlogging. Ensure good drainage to avoid root rot, especially in containers.
Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth. Remove any dead or straggly shoots. Harder pruning is generally not recommended as it can stress the plant.
Propagate from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in late summer. Dip the cut ends in rooting hormone and plant in a well-draining, moist compost. Cover with a plastic bag to maintain humidity.
Repot young plants annually in spring, and mature plants every 2-3 years as needed. Use a gritty, well-draining compost mix. Choose a pot that is only slightly larger than the current root ball.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Lithodora Prostrata (Glandora prostrata)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Boraginales |
| Family | Boraginaceae |
| Genus | Glandora |
| Species | Glandora prostrata |
Similar in genus Glandora
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