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Lithospermumruderale

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Genus
Lithospermum (lith-oh-SPER-mum)
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Species
ruderale (roo-der-AY-lee)
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Synonym
Lithospermum pilosum
Lithospermum torreyi
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Succulent
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing

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Hardiness
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
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Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
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Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
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Bloom Characteristics

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Calgary, AB (Zone 3b) | June 2008 | neutral

Lithospermum ruderale: native to dry slopes and grassland from British Columbia to Southwest Saskatchewan and south to California...Read More

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