Zahn's gromwell
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L. zahnii is an upright, many-branched, evergreen shrub, to 30cm tall, with narrow, leathery, dark grey-green leaves. Small terminal clusters of blue or white flowers are produced all summer and sporadically in autumn
Scientific classification
- Species
- Zahn's gromwell (Lithodora zahnii)
- Genus
- Lithodora
- Family
- Boraginaceae
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- Toxicity
- Shrubs · Alpine Rockery
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Zahn's gromwell
Distribution map
Southern Greece
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Zahn's gromwell
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Zahn's gromwell care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningUsually little pruning is needed. Lightly shape if necessary, removing dead, damaged or diseased shoots. Prune after flowering.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by semi-ripe cuttings in summer
Growing
GrowingGrow in well-drained, preferably alkaline to neutral soil in full sun
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus in gardens where it is present but insufficient data to determine degree of susceptibility
Pests
Generally pest-free
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