Shrubby Germander
Teucrium fruticans
Also known as
Tree germander, Germander
Olivilla-1 by Philmarin (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Full Sun
Moderate care
Light watering
Frost Hardy
9a
USDA zone
-7°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
1.5m | Max | 1.5m |
1m | Min | 1m |
10 years to reach maturity
Flowering
spring
summer
autumn
winter
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Shrubby Germander Overview
Evergreen shrub species capable of growing to a maximum height and spread of around 1.5m. It has dark green foliage coloured with white on the underside and stems covered in hairs, giving a felted texture. Produces delicate, attractively veined, light blue, 2-lipped flowers measuring around 2.5cm in length.
How to propagate Shrubby Germander
Cuttings
Shrubs and subshrubs from cuttings in summer; perennials are propagated by division in autumn or from seed in spring.
Division
Seed
Other uses of Shrubby Germander
Bee-attracting flowers. Seaside gardens, low hedge.