Comments on: Lithodora: Evergreen and Electric Blue Radiance

By: Laura Kuhlmann

Laura Kuhlmann — Wed, 20 Aug 2014 23:24:20 +0000

In reply to Jin Shan.

You’re welcome Jinshan. I don’t know if it’s suitable for a slope – but I don’t see why it wouldn’t work! Good luck!

By: Jin Shan

Jin Shan — Thu, 01 May 2014 04:10:16 +0000

One of my friend sent me three pots of lithodora. Thank you for your information, just what I wanted. Do you know is it suitable to plant on about 30 degree slop? – jinshan

By: Laura Kuhlmann

Laura Kuhlmann — Thu, 27 Mar 2014 15:34:40 +0000

In reply to teamanderson3.

I definitely don’t suggest digging it up and bringing it inside in the Winter – that will probably disturb the plant too much. We had lots of snow this year, and sub-zero temps which we normally don’t get, and I was pretty worried about ours surviving. It definitely didn’t stay green, more like a lovely (not) black. However, I was VERY happy to see that when I cleaned the leaves away, there are some green spots peeking out, so I think it should bounce back nicely. I plan on writing another post about it, as I figure out what will happen! 🙂 Let me know how yours is doing!

By: teamanderson3

teamanderson3 — Thu, 27 Feb 2014 05:40:59 +0000

Hello, thank you for all the great information. I’m in the Sonoma County region of California and am new to planting, but I’d like to beautify my backyard. This is the first plant I’ve put back there. I’m curious about winter time care. I read that this plant will stay green all winter, but we do get into the 20’s here. Do you have any idea if it will last through freezing temps? Should I bring it in in the winter or cover? Thanks for any advice you have 🙂

By: Laura / The Shed by Pet Scribbles

Laura / The Shed by Pet Scribbles — Sat, 25 May 2013 03:41:09 +0000

In reply to Laura / The Shed by Pet Scribbles.

I found a helpful website for you:

Ten easy native plants for California gardens:

http://www.laspilitas.com/groups/native-plants.html

My best suggestion is to ask your local garden nurseries, as they will know best what will thrive in your climate and do well with Lithodora. 🙂

By: Laura / The Shed by Pet Scribbles

Laura / The Shed by Pet Scribbles — Sat, 25 May 2013 03:37:54 +0000

REPOSTING THIS COMMENT THAT GOT FORMATTED ODDLY THE FIRST TIME AROUND

Rebekah Nelson April 20, 2013 at 4:10 PM

hello-l live in central California-Fresno area- and was wondering what plants l could plant around my lithodora that would be compatable and make a pretty display? any suggestions would be welcomed! -thanks from Janice!

By: Laura / The Shed by Pet Scribbles

Laura / The Shed by Pet Scribbles — Sat, 25 May 2013 03:34:43 +0000

In reply to Beth@Under A Pile of Scrap!.

Hi Beth, if you just planted the Lithodora it is possible they’re still adjusting to their new home. If one looks rough, give it some water but also give it some time too. It might just need more time to get situated. They are surprisingly tough little guys. As I mentioned in my post above, I thought part of ours had died off, so I ripped it out – only to see it grow back full and lush! 🙂

By: Beth@Under A Pile of Scrap!

Beth@Under A Pile of Scrap! — Fri, 24 May 2013 15:56:39 +0000

I know I'm a year late in my comment here, but I just now seen this plant at Lowes and picked up 2.

Thank you for your information about the moisture needs in the first year. I was wondering if that was my problem with one of them looking a bit rough.

By: Laura / The Shed blog by Pet Scribbles

Laura / The Shed blog by Pet Scribbles — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 13:04:33 +0000

In reply to Amy Ellis. It's the blue color that first jumped out at me too, Amy! And it keeps that color, doesn't fade! You should be able to grow them in Chicago, so let me know if you do! :)

By: Amy Ellis

Amy Ellis — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 06:51:08 +0000

Hi Laura, stopped by from Hometalk, these are so pretty!! I love the blue!! I’m taking notes to see if these might work in Chicago weather. I can’t remember what zone I’m in, I’ll have to look, but I would love to be able to use these. Thank you