{"product_id":"lithodora-diffusa-grace-ward-lithodora-3","title":"Lithodora diffusa 'Grace Ward' (Lithodora)","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you want true gentian blue in your garden without the fussiness of actual gentians, Lithodora 'Grace Ward' is your answer. This low, spreading groundcover smothers itself in deep cobalt-blue flowers from late spring into early summer, a color so saturated it almost looks artificial against the dark, narrow evergreen leaves. Mature plants spread three to four feet wide while staying well under a foot tall, creating a carpet effect that works beautifully at the front of a border, spilling over a retaining wall, or cascading down a sunny slope.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLithodora is a plant of the Mediterranean coast by origin, and it performs best in conditions that reflect that heritage: full sun to light shade, excellent drainage, and soil on the acidic side. The Oregon coast's naturally acidic soils are a good match, though soggy winter conditions can cause trouble, so good drainage is non-negotiable. Once established, it tolerates dry spells with reasonable grace and earns its keep as a deer-resistant, low-maintenance evergreen with outstanding spring color.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Grace Ward' is considered the finest cultivar of the species, selected for especially vivid flower color and reliable spreading habit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Langlois","offers":[{"title":"1gal","offer_id":44056180785240,"sku":"05713004","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/dragonflyfarmlanglois.com\/products\/lithodora-diffusa-grace-ward-lithodora-3","provider":"Dragonfly Farm \u0026 Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}