Teucrium fruticans
(Silver Germander)
Teucrium fruticans
(Silver Germander)
Details:
| Foliage Colour: | Grey/Silvery |
| Growth Rate: | Fast |
| Mature Height: | 1 m |
| Mature Width: | 1 m |
| Site Condition: | Coastal, Exposed, Frost Tolerant, Heavy Soil, Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil, Salty, Windy |
| Sun: | Full Sun |
| Drainage: | Dry, Moist |
| Category: | Shrub |
| Features: | Suitable for bordering or edging and hedging or shelter. Attractive to insects and bees. Flower colour: Blue. |
Teucrium fruticans, commonly called Silver Germander, is a hardy and fast growing with lavender-blue flowers. Plant in a hot, sunny area of the garden. Doesn't like wet feet. Clip regularly to maintain a formal hedge. When it gets woody it can be trimmed to ground level to rejuvenate the plant. Handles dry, coastal conditions but responds to summer watering. Contrast plant against dark backgrounds. Useful as both a formal or informal hedge and for topiary.
Flowering: Summer [November - January]
Fruiting:
Prices
| Each | 20 or more | |
|---|---|---|
| 2l Pot | $8.50 | $8.00 |
