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Trailing Germander

Teucrium Chamaedrys 'Prostratum'

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Overview

The Trailing Germander (Teucrium chamaedrys 'Prostratum') is a robust evergreen ground cover known for its dense, low growth, reaching 6-12 inches high and spreading up to 24 inches wide. It features deep green, glossy leaves and purple-pink flowers in the summer. Ideal for rock gardens and borders, it thrives in full sun to part shade and requires well-drained soil. Drought-tolerant once established, it adds texture and color to landscapes.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, LowZones 5–10Type Ground coverClimate Mediterranean, Temperate
Trailing Germander (Teucrium Chamaedrys 'Prostratum') — It features deep green, glossy leaves and purple-pink flowers in the summer
Trailing Germander (Teucrium Chamaedrys 'Prostratum') — Ideal for rock gardens and borders, it thrives in full sun to part shade and requires well-drained soilTrailing Germander (Teucrium Chamaedrys 'Prostratum') — Drought-tolerant once established, it adds texture and color to landscapesTrailing Germander (Teucrium Chamaedrys 'Prostratum') — the foliage of Trailing Germander closely resembles miniature oak leaves with serrated edgesTrailing Germander (Teucrium Chamaedrys 'Prostratum') — evergreen perennial that can add a touch of Mediterranean charm to any landscape designTrailing Germander (Teucrium Chamaedrys 'Prostratum') — reaching 6-12 inches high and spreading up to 24 inches wide

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Ground cover
Family
Lamiaceae
Climate
Mediterranean, Temperate

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Trailing Germander (Teucrium Chamaedrys 'Prostratum') — It features deep green, glossy leaves and purple-pink flowers in the summer
Trailing Germander (Teucrium Chamaedrys 'Prostratum') — Ideal for rock gardens and borders, it thrives in full sun to part shade and requires well-drained soil
Trailing Germander (Teucrium Chamaedrys 'Prostratum') — Drought-tolerant once established, it adds texture and color to landscapes
Trailing Germander (Teucrium Chamaedrys 'Prostratum') — the foliage of Trailing Germander closely resembles miniature oak leaves with serrated edges
Trailing Germander (Teucrium Chamaedrys 'Prostratum') — evergreen perennial that can add a touch of Mediterranean charm to any landscape design
Trailing Germander (Teucrium Chamaedrys 'Prostratum') — reaching 6-12 inches high and spreading up to 24 inches wide
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