Teucrium chamaedrys (Wall Germander)
Prized for its compact habit and lustrous foliage, Teucrium chamaedrys (Wall Germander) is a low-growing, woody-based evergreen perennial forming a clump of branched ascending stems densely clothed in aromatic, oval, toothed, shiny dark green leaves. Whorls of two lipped, tubular, rosy-purple flowers are produced for 3-4 weeks in midsummer, often buzzing with bees.
Prized for its compact habit and lustrous foliage, Teucrium chamaedrys (Wall Germander) is a low-growing, woody-based evergreen perennial forming a clump of branched ascending stems densely clothed in aromatic, oval, toothed, shiny dark green leaves. Whorls of two lipped, tubular, rosy-purple flowers are produced for 3-4 weeks in midsummer, often buzzing with bees. Use as edging, low-clipped hedge along a walkway or in a formal herb garden, small-scale groundcover.
- Grows up to 10-12 in. tall (25-30 cm) and 1-2 ft. wide (30-60 cm).
- Easily grown in neutral to alkaline soil, well-drained soils in full sun. Do not allow the soil to dry out. Drought-tolerant once established but does best when watered regularly in summer.
- Great for beds and borders, garden edging, cottage gardens, coastal gardens, Mediterranean gardens, city gardens or rock gardens.
- Virtually disease and pest free. Keep an eye out for mildew, leaf spot, rust and mites. Deer resistant.
- Propagate by seed or terminal cuttings in late spring.
- Native to Northern Africa, western Asia, Europe.
Requirements
| Hardiness | 5 – 9 |
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| Climate Zones | 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Teucrium – Germanders |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early,Mid,Late)Summer (Early,Mid,Late)FallWinter |
| Height | 10" – 1' (25cm – 30cm) |
| Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
| Spacing | 24″ (60cm) |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Rabbit, Dry Soil |
| Attracts | Bees |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |