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

Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.