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    TEUCRIUM

    Commonly known as Shrubby germander

    Genus of about 250 species of herbaceous perennials and evergreen and deciduous shrubs and subshrubs, found mainly in thickets, woodland, dry, rocky places and mountainous areas worldwide, especially in the Mediterranean region.

    The UK native is T. scorodonia, Wood sage, common in woods, grassland, heaths, hedgebanks and roadsides, particularly on dry, calcareous soil.

    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • Good to know
      Established plants can be clipped.
    • Pests & Diseases
      None
    • Place of origin
      Mediterranean
    • Resistant to honey fungus
      These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
    • Evergreen
      Grey-green leaves to 2cm (¾in) long, white-woolly beneath.
    • Blue
    • Racemes
    • Border
      Suits a sunny border
    • Coastal / windswept
      Slightly back from the sea with more shelter
    • Cottage garden
    • Suitable for small gardens
    • Town garden
    • Frost hardy (down to -5)
    • Lanceolate
    • Ovate
    • Height
      60-100cm (24-39in)
    • Spread
      1-1.5m (3-5ft)
    • Hedge
      Ideal for hedging
    • Medium shrub
      Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
      Bushy shrub with arching, white-woolly shoots. Produces whorls of flowers 2.5cm (1in) long with prominent stamens in terminal racemes to 10cm (4in) long.
    • Pruning group 4
      Suitable for: Deciduous trees and shrubs that flower on current year's growth or are grown for winter stem effect.
      Pruning: Hard prune to a low permanent framework.
      When: Annually in early Spring.

    • Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
      Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F)
    • Scented foliage
      Aromatic foliage.
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile well drained soil
    • Neutral to alkaline soil
    • Full sun
    • harmful if eaten
      People
    • Bee friendly
    • Mature Size
      60-100cm (24-39in)
      		 Medium Shrub - guide for size not form Watering Can
        1-1.5m (3-5ft)
      		  
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