Botanical Name: Teucrium chamaedrys
Common Name: Germander Type of Plant: dicot: perennial Habit of Growth: Overall Shape low-growing, spreading shrubby perennial with fine-textured, dark green, aromatic foliage; more upright and woody than T. c. ‘Prostratus’ Height to 1' Spread to 2' Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun Soil prefers a well-drained soil; does not like soggy soil Hardiness hardy (all zones) Morphology: Leaves small, hairy, oppositely arranged, to 3/4" long, mostly oblong to obovate; most often serrate to crenate on the margins Flowers small pink to deep purple to ½" diameter usually in loose terminal spikes Fruit small capsule Propagation: semi-hardwood cuttings in late spring or summer Usage: excellent small scale hedge or divider plant; often seen in European knot gardens and other formal sheared applications; used as a medicinal herb; very drought tolerant when established Landscape Care: Watering easy to grow where drainage is good, where it tolerates regular watering; best if kept on the dry side if drainage is not excellent Fertilizing slow release feeding at planting time Pruning shear occasionally for compact growth; remove spent flowers Pests/Diseases root rot where drainage is poor Other Origin: Europe and Southern Asia Family: Lamiaceae Notes: |
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