Teucrium chamaedrys
Germander
Plant form |
Mounding, semi-woody, and semi-evergreen shrub, herb, or perennial (depending on your viewpoint). |
Size |
12 to 15 inches tall in leaf, and about 24 inches tall in flower; about 24 to 36 inches wide. |
Flowers |
In late summer, magenta flower spikes cover the plant. Bees, moths, and butterflies love the flowers. |
Leaves |
Small leaves are glossy green during the growing season. In mild winters, most of the leaves will remain green throughout the year. In cold areas, the leaves may die during the winter. "Semi-evergreen" means that it may or may not be evergreen, depending on the season. |
Water use |
Low; will grow in Pullman, Washington and Moscow, Idaho with no supplemental water after establishment. |
Culture and maintenance |
Easy to grow. Relatively insect- and disease-free. This plant may be maintained two very different ways.
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Light |
Full sun to partial shade. |
Hardiness |
USDA Zone 5. |
Other |
May be sold by garden centers as a perennial or as an herb. |
Formal appearance |
Informal appearance |
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