Teucrium x lucidrys
Hedge Germander
Teucrium species, commonly called 'Germanders', are rich in essential oils. They are valued as ornamental plants and a pollen source, and some species are of culinary and/or medical value. This evergreen perennial has woody stems that are clothed in small green leaves, which emit a spicy aroma when they are brushed past or gently bruised. There are a few shrubby species or subshrubs which are reliably evergreen if sheltered from cold winds. Hedge Germander is a great addition to any garden. Low bushy plants clothed in dark green crinkly edged, glossy leaves and short spires of small pink flowers in early summer. A fresh-looking plant among greys in dry situations. A real survivor, even in the driest of summers.
Contributed by @tiggrx
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Full sun
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Occasional watering
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Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)
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Light and free draining
Common name
Hedge Germander
Latin name
Teucrium x lucidrys
type
Perennial
family
Lamiaceae
ph
5.0 - 7.5 Acid - Neutral
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Light
Full sun
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Frost
Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)
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Soil
Light and free draining
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Water
Occasional watering
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
full grown dimensions
0.60 M
0.30 M
Teucrium x lucidrys
Teucrium species, commonly called 'Germanders', are rich in essential oils. They are valued as ornamental plants and a pollen source, and some species are of culinary and/or medical value. This evergreen perennial has woody stems that are clothed in small green leaves, which emit a spicy aroma when they are brushed past or gently bruised. There are a few shrubby species or subshrubs which are reliably evergreen if sheltered from cold winds. Hedge Germander is a great addition to any garden. Low bushy plants clothed in dark green crinkly edged, glossy leaves and short spires of small pink flowers in early summer. A fresh-looking plant among greys in dry situations. A real survivor, even in the driest of summers.
tiggrx