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Bush Germander

Teucrium Fruticans

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Overview

The Bush Germander (Teucrium fruticans) is an evergreen shrub, showcasing silvery-gray foliage with soft, hairy leaves. It reaches up to 6 feet tall and wide, flowering profusely with lavender-blue blooms from late winter through summer. This water-wise plant thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, perfect for Mediterranean or drought-tolerant gardens. Regular pruning maintains its shape and encourages denser growth. USDA Zones 8-10.

Sun FullWater LowZones 8–10Type Herb, ShrubClimate Mediterranean
Bush Germander (Teucrium Fruticans) — making it suitable for water-wise landscaping; perfect for Mediterranean or drought-tolerant gardens

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low
USDA zones
8–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Herb, Shrub
Family
Lamiaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Bush Germander (Teucrium Fruticans) — Regular pruning maintains its shape and encourages denser growth
Bush Germander (Teucrium Fruticans) — Bush Germander is drought-resistant; it flourishes in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soils
Bush Germander (Teucrium Fruticans) — Regular pruning maintains its shape and encourages denser growth; or even as a standalone specimen, image 56
Bush Germander (Teucrium Fruticans) — scientifically known as Teucrium fruticans; with its minimal care requirements and resilient nature
Bush Germander (Teucrium Fruticans) — ovate leaves are a striking feature
Bush Germander (Teucrium Fruticans) — scientifically known as Teucrium fruticans; with its minimal care requirements and resilient nature, image 57
Bush Germander (Teucrium Fruticans) — somewhat architectural aesthetic; regular pruning maintains its shape and encourages denser growth
Bush Germander (Teucrium Fruticans) — open form with an average growth rate
Bush Germander (Teucrium Fruticans) — From late winter through to early spring, expect an impressive display of deep azure flowers
Bush Germander (Teucrium Fruticans) — The Bush Germander (Teucrium fruticans) is an evergreen shrub; this water-wise plant thrives in full sun and well-drained
Bush Germander (Teucrium Fruticans) — especially against the backdrop of its woody stems which grant an elegant; herb / shrub with blue blooms
Bush Germander (Teucrium Fruticans) — an attribute that eases irrigation needs; blue flowers in the garden
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