TEUCRIUM
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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
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Good to know
Established plants can be clipped. -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
Mediterranean -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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EvergreenGrey-green leaves to 2cm (¾in) long, white-woolly beneath.
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Blue
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Racemes
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BorderSuits a sunny border
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Coastal / windsweptSlightly back from the sea with more shelter
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Cottage garden
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Suitable for small gardens
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Town garden
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Lanceolate
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Ovate
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Height
60-100cm (24-39in) -
Spread
1-1.5m (3-5ft)
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HedgeIdeal for hedging
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightBushy shrub with arching, white-woolly shoots. Produces whorls of flowers 2.5cm (1in) long with prominent stamens in terminal racemes to 10cm (4in) long.
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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.
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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 foliageAromatic foliage.
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soil
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Neutral to alkaline soil
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Full sun
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harmful if eaten
People -
Bee friendly
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Mature Size60-100cm (24-39in)
1-1.5m (3-5ft)
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Hedging - Box Alternatives
Teucrium - Care Guide
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