Teucrium fruticans |
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Bush Germander |
Description
This round shrub will reach 4'-8' high and has small, greyish-silvery leaves with blue flowers that bloom in summer and fall. It prefers full sun and low to moderate watering.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
Plant Type
Shrub, Herb
Height Range
3-6', 6-12'
Flower Color
Blue
Flower Season
Summer, Fall
Leaf Color
Grey, Silver
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low, Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish
Accenting Features
Fall Color, Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Background, Shrub Border, Foundation, Park, With Rocks
Special Uses
Hedge, Screen, Mass Planting
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.