TEUCRIUM marum
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TEUCRIUM marum
Commonly known as Cat thyme, Shrubby germander
Aromatic leaves, small pink flowers
individually £14.50 each , 3+ £12.00 each
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 - bees. Attractive to some cats -
Pests & Diseases
Trouble free -
Place of origin
Spain, western Mediterranean -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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EvergreenSmall, grey-green thyme-like leaves
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BorderSuits a mixed or herbaceous border
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Coastal / windsweptSlightly back from the sea with more shelter
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Cottage garden
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Patio / pot plants
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Rockery (inc alpine)
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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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Height
30cm (12in) -
Spread
45cm (18in)
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Dwarf shrubTypically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.Mound-forming subshrub
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Herb
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Herbaceous
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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 foliageMusty scent, not as delicate as thyme
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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harmful if eaten
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Mature Size30cm (12in)
45cm (18in)
View Planting Tips and Care Advice
Teucrium - Care Guide
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