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Teucrium chamaedrys (Wall germander)

Teucrium chamaedrys Photo/Illustration: Courtesy of Bluestone Perennials


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Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Botanical Name: Teucrium chamaedrys TEW-kree-um kam-EE-driss Common Name: Wall germander Genus: Teucrium
This evergreen or deciduous subshrub is grown for its attractive, dark green aromatic foliage and its light pink to deep purple flowers, which blossom in summer and early fall. This garden workhorse can be used in troughs, containers, low hedges, knot gardens, rock gardens, or as edging.
 Noteworthy characteristics: This shrubby species is found in mountainous regions of southwest Asia and Europe. 
 Care: Provide gritty, well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil in full sun. This plant prefers a sheltered site and may suffer die back in harsh winters. It may be trimmed back after flowering and pruned back to within 2 inches of the ground in spring.
 Propagation: Sow seed in a cold frame when fresh or root softwood cuttings with bottom heat.
 Problems: Winter injury, mildew, leaf spots, rust, mites.
Height 1 ft. to 3 ft.
Spread 6 in. to 12 in.
Growth Habit Spreads
Growth Pace Moderate Grower
Light Full Sun Only
Moisture Dry to Medium
Maintenance Low
Tolerance Drought Tolerant
Characteristics Fragrant Foliage; Showy Flowers; Showy Foliage
Bloom Time Early Fall; Fall; Late Summer; Summer
Foliage Color Evergreen
Flower Color Pink Flower; Purple/ Lavender Flower
Uses , Ground Covers, Hedge
Style , Herb Garden, Cottage Garden, Formal Garden, Rock Garden
Seasonal Interest , Winter Interest, Spring Interest, Summer Interest, Fall Interest
Type ,Shrubs

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