Groundcover & Vines – Spreading – ‘Tidepool Sky Blue’ Wandflower

‘Tidepool Sky Blue’ Wandflower 

Botanical name: lithodora diffusa ‘tidepool sky blue’ 

Beginner friendly?:  moderate 

Average size at maturity: about 1 ft in height with a 2 ft spread 

Hardy zone: zones 5-9

Growth rate: reaches fully mature size in 1-3 growing seasons 

Foliage color: green

Flower color: blue

Bloom time:  spring 

Pruning instructions: deadhead withered blooms and foliage as needed

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings during the spring and summer months 

Landscape use: groundcover, pollinator garden, container plant, borders/edging

Special features: deer resistant, attracts pollinators, drought tolerant, heat tolerant, re-bloomer, pet-friendly 

Light needs: 4-6 hours of sun per day

Watering instructions: allow the top 4-6 inches of soil to dry out between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use a slow-release balanced fertilizer once a year in the early spring 

Best time to plant: spring, fall 

Best type of soil: clay, loam 

Companion plants: creeping phlox, thyme, sedum, salvia 

Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets 

Invasive species: no