shrubby gromwell
Nameshrubby gromwell
Species NameLithodora diffusa
Common Nameshrubby gromwell
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)3
Container TypeN/A
Geographic Origineurope
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Foliage Typeevergreen
Height (cm)20
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityN/A
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesVibrant purple-blue star-shaped flowers and distinctive hairy foliage.
Description
This specimen of shrubby gromwell displays vibrant, star-shaped purple-blue flowers with a darker center, characteristic of the species. Its foliage consists of small, lanceolate, hairy green leaves. The plant appears to be a young, healthy shrub in bloom, though no trunk or overall form suitable for bonsai styling is visible in this close-up.
