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Lithospermum Species, Columbian Puccoon, Wayside Gromwell, Western Gromwell, Western Stoneseed

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

Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness

USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)

USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Pale Yellow

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

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

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