Teucrium X lucidyrs

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Trailing Germander

 
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: Susan Frommer/Engstrom

 

Description

This mini-shrub with small, shiny, dark green leaves on woody stems can be sheared and shaped. The stems trail and rise to 12", with lovely reddish-purple flowers between the upper leaves. It can be used as a low hedge plant in herbal knot gardens. To encourage branching, it should be pruned in the spring. It requires low to moderate watering, full sun, and well draining soil.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub, Ground cover, Herb

 

Height Range

Under 1'

 

Flower Color

Purple, Red

 

Flower Season

Summer

 

Leaf Color

Dark Green, Grey Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

 

Water

Low, Medium

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

 

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

Attracts Bees

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage

 

Seasonal Interest

Summer

 

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Park, Raised Planter, With Rocks

 

Special Uses

Container, Filler, Hedge, Fire Resistant, Small Spaces

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.