Description
Teucrium chamaedrys, also known as Wall Germander, is a perennial plant that belongs to the Lamiaceae family. It is a low-growing, evergreen subshrub with a compact habit. It typically grows to a height of about 50cm (1.5 ft) and a width of about 45cm (1.5 ft). It has small, glossy, dark green leaves and small clusters of purple flowers that bloom from late spring to early summer. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. It is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, it can be used as a ground cover, as a mass planting or as a cut flower. It is also used as a low hedge or edging plant. It can be propagated by softwood cuttings taken in early to mid-summer. It is not known to be toxic to animals.
Key Facts
- Common Name(s):Wall germander
- Hardiness:Fully hardy
- How big will I get? Teucrium chamaedrys can grow to a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.5m.
- Did You Know That:T. chamaedrys has leaves with a minty fragrance?
Plant Calendar
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Care Guide
Soil Requirements
Teucrium chamaedrys is a versatile plant and can cope with wet or drier soils, but prefers there to be decent drainage. This plant is not tolerant of acidic soil, it requires either a neutral or alkaline soil to grow.
Best Position
Teucrium chamaedrys prefers a sheltered position and requires full sun to thrive, this consists of more than six hours of direct sunshine per day.
Maintenance
Teucrium chamaedrys will benefit from pruning in Spring. Shrubs that produce their flowers in mid to late Summer or Autumn, typically flower on new growth, so by reducing the shrub in Spring you encourage lots of new, flower producing growth.
Pest, Diseases and Wildlife
Teucrium chamaedrys is generally pest free, and it tends not to have problems with diseases.
