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Teucrium chamaedrys
Compact low growing aromatic shrub. The almost prostrate stems are covered with dark green leaves with a purplish sheen, silvery underneath. Forms a dense mound of creeping stems. Long stems of urn shaped rose pink flowers with darker veins, on erect stems through spring and summer. It prefers a sunny well drained site in friable soil. Trim well after flowering. Hardy to cold.
Genus
Teucrium
Species
chamaedrys
Cultivar
Common name
Wall Germander
Family name
Lamiaceae
Place of origin
Europe
DETAILS
Height
30 cm
Width
75 cm
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen
Soil Type
Grows in most soil types / Needs well drained soil / Prefers good loamy soil
Moisture
Prefers even soil moisture / Tolerates dry soils
Exposure
Prefers a sunny site / Will tolerate moderate frosts
Nourishment / Sanctuary / Texture / Whimsical
Shrubs
Category
Dwarf, height 0.3 and 1 metre.
Availability
We have this currently available in a POT 2.5 container.
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