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wall germander

Teucrium chamaedrys L.

Pollinator FriendlyLow MaintenanceFragrant

Genus: Teucrium
Family: Lamiaceae
Common Names: ground oak, horse chive, wild germander, mercury [2]

About this plant

An upright, dwarf evergreen sub-shrub with dark green leaves and fragranced, pale blue-purple flowers in the summer.

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClaySandyLoam

AlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained prefrably neutral to alkaline soil in full sun

Pruning

Prune in spring, trim any winter damaged foliage

Propagation

Propagate by soft wood cuttings in early summer or semi ripe cuttings in mid summer. Rooted cuttings will need winter protection in a cool greenhouse or cold frame

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround Cover

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years