Botanical Name: Teucrium chamaedrys ‘Prostratum’
Common Name: Prostrate germander Type of Plant: dicot: perennial Habit of Growth: Overall Shape Low, spreading, loosely structured plant with trailing stems and upright semi-woody branches which hold fine textured, dark foliage Height 4 to 6" Spread to 3' Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun to partial shade 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 – some examples have white flowers Fruit small nutlet – inconspicuous Propagation: semi-hardwood cuttings in late spring or summer Usage: excellent small scale groundcover or low hedge or facer plant which blends well with other perennials, in cottage gardens or in Mediterranean landscapes – very drought tolerant once 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 once or twice yearly to keep neat and compact Pests/Diseases root rot where drainage is poor Special Conditions/Other works well mixed with California natives Origin: Europe and Southern Asia Family: Lamiaceae Notes: |
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