Teucrium chamaedrys |
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Creeping Germander |
Description
This ground cover grows at a moderate rate to 6" x3'. The leaves are shiny, dark green and highly fragrant. Lovely pale pink flowers appear winter to spring. It can be used as a low hedge or along walkways. Requires full sun and well drained soil.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
Plant Type
Ground cover, Herb
Height Range
Under 1'
Flower Color
Pink
Flower Season
Winter, Spring
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Formal, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish
Accenting Features
Fragrance, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Parking Strip, Patio, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Filler, Hedge, Mass Planting, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
Hummingbirds
Water Saving Tip:
Even during our hottest months we don't need to water daily.
Give your plants a chance to breathe.
Water late at night or in the early morning hours to avoid losses to wind and evaporation.