TEUCRIUM hircanicum
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TEUCRIUM hircanicum
Commonly known as Iranian germander, Wood sage
Spikes of bright purplish-red flowers. Aromatic leaves
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Wildlife plant - insects -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
Turkey, southern Caucasus, Iran -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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DeciduousOvate to lance-shaped, round-toothed, downy leaves to 8cm (3in) long
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Red
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SpikesDense spikes 8-12cm (3-4¾in) long or more
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BorderSuitable for a mixed or herbaceous border
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Cottage garden
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Suitable for small gardens
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Town garden
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Fully hardy
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Height
50cm (20in) -
Spread
45cm (18in) -
HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.Erect perennial with shaggy-hairy stems
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Very hardy
Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F) -
Scented foliage
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Neutral to alkaline soil
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Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
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Full sun
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harmful if eaten
People -
Bee friendly
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