Teucrium hircanicum (Iranian Germander)
Resembling Veronica, Teucrium hircanicum (Iranian Germander) is a showy perennial boasting dozens of upright lavender flower spikes in mid to late summer, over a lush mound of fragrant, sage-like, green leaves. Flowers attract butterflies and are excellent for cutting.
Resembling Veronica, Teucrium hircanicum (Iranian Germander) is a showy perennial boasting dozens of upright lavender flower spikes in mid to late summer, over a lush mound of fragrant, sage-like, green leaves. Flowers attract butterflies and are excellent for cutting.
- Grows up to 24-30 in. tall (60-75 cm) and 12-24 in. wide (30-60 cm). Teucrium hircanicum will self-seeding freely in the garden.
- Easily grown in well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Appreciates afternoon shade in hot summer areas. Drought-tolerant once established but does best when watered regularly in summer.
- Great for beds and borders, cottage gardens or containers.
- Virtually disease and pest free. Keep an eye out for mildew, leaf spot, rust and mites. Deer resistant.
- Propagate by seed, cuttings or division.
- Native to western Asia, Caucasus.
Requirements
| Hardiness | 6 – 9 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Teucrium – Germanders |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Summer (Mid,Late)Fall |
| Height | 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm) |
| Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
| Spacing | 24″ (60cm) |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |