Bush Germander
Teucrium Fruticans
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
Culture
- Sun
- Full
- Water
- Low
- USDA zones
- 8–10
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Herb, Shrub
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Climate
- Mediterranean
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