Bowood Farms
4605 Olive Street
Saint Louis, Missouri 63108

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Teucrium chamaedrys

Teucrium chamaedrys (Germander)

Germander

Purple-rose colored flowers. Dark green leaves are wedge-shaped.

Growing & Maintenance Tips
Full sun and well-drained soil. Plants should be covered with evergreen boughs to prevent winter damage from cold, drying winds. Cutting back after flowering promotes a tighter plant. Edging,rock gardens, formal or informal hedges, knot gardens, borders, topiary, and for medical purposes.

Interesting Information
Teucrium spreads by rhizomes and is semiwoody. Teucrium was named after Teucher, a Trojan prince who first used one of the species in medicine.


Plant Type
Herb

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Bloom Color
Red-Violet

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Foliage Color
Glossy Deep Green


Height
12-16 Inches


Spread
8-12 Inches


USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9


Patented
No

Hidcote Lavender

Lavandula angustifolia

(Hidcote Lavender 'Hidcote')

Characteristics & Attributes

Exposure
Sun
Soil Moisture Preference
Med-Dry
Bloom Color
Purple
Red
Season of Interest (Flowering)
August
September
Attributes
Drought Tolerant
Balcony Pots
Patio Container Pots
Rock Garden