Silver Germander

Teucrium Ackermannii

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Overview

Silver Germander (Teucrium aroanium) is a low-growing, evergreen shrub with a spreading habit. Its striking, silvery-gray foliage and rose-purple flowers make it an excellent choice for ground cover or edging. It is drought-tolerant, thrives in full sun, and reaches a height of 6-12 inches with a 18-24 inch spread. This hardy plant adds contrast and texture to rock gardens and xeriscapes. Zones 5-9.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, LowZones 5–10Climate Mediterranean, Temperate

Silver Germander (Teucrium Ackermannii) — Silver Germander (Teucrium aroanium) is a low-growing, evergreen shrub with a spreading habit

Silver Germander (Teucrium Ackermannii) — silvery-gray foliage and rose-purple flowers make it an excellent choice for ground cover or edging

Silver Germander (Teucrium Ackermannii) — It is drought-tolerant, thrives in full sun, and reaches a height of 6-12 inches with a 18-24 inch spread

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Extra in Summer, Low
USDA zones: 5–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Lamiaceae
Climate: Mediterranean, Temperate

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Silver Germander (Teucrium Ackermannii) — Silver Germander (Teucrium aroanium) is a low-growing, evergreen shrub with a spreading habit

Silver Germander (Teucrium Ackermannii) — silvery-gray foliage and rose-purple flowers make it an excellent choice for ground cover or edging

Silver Germander (Teucrium Ackermannii) — It is drought-tolerant, thrives in full sun, and reaches a height of 6-12 inches with a 18-24 inch spread

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