Germander
Teucrium chamaedrys
TEW-kree-um kam-EE-driss
Perennials: Rock Star
Germander
Zone
4: -30° to -20°
Min. Temp
Hardy: 28°
Used for edging herb gardens; Excellent in troughs, containers, low hedges, rock gardens, or as edging. Inclined to spread to form a patch, but easy to control by edging. Plants may be pruned to maintain a low height, if desired.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Gray-Green
Fall Foliage
Green
Flower Color
Purple
Blooming Time
Early Summer - Late Summer
Habit
Upright
Height
18–24 in
Spread
6–12 in
Form
Spike
Characteristics
Type
Open-Pollinated
Safety
Non-toxic
Growth Rate
Moderate
Tolerance/Resistance
Drought Tolerant
Attracts
Attracts Honeybees & Pollinators; Attracts Beneficial Insects
Uses/Placement
Edging
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun: 8-12 hrs
Soil Texture
Sandy
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil Moisture
Dry
Soil PH
Slightly Alkaline: 7.0-7.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly alkaline soil
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost
Fertilizer
Light Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Balanced Fertilizer
Fertilizer Timing
Apply at Planting
Micronutrients
Trace Minerals Beneficial
Care
Care Level
Low
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Slow Spreader
Propagation Method
Benefits from Pollinators
Propagation Licensing
Open propagation permitted
Division Timing
Spring or Fall Division