Overview

Teucridium parvifolium is a plant with a clump forming, bushy habit in the genus Teucridium, part of the Lamiaceae family, with semi evergreen or evergreen foliage. Teucridium parvifolium grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and alkaline and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, wildflower meadow and wildlife gardens.

About

Teucridium parvifolium is a clump-forming, bushy cultivar within the Teucridium genus, known for its semi-evergreen or evergreen foliage. It thrives in full sun and prefers sheltered positions with south, west, or east-facing aspects. This plant grows best in fertile, well-drained soils, including chalk, loam, and sand, with neutral to alkaline pH. Hardy to UK zone H6, it is suitable for cottage and informal gardens, wildflower meadows, and wildlife gardens, offering seasonal interest in spring and summer.

About the genus

Teucrium parvifolium is a species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae, first described by Joseph Dalton Hooker in 1853 as Teucridium parvifolium. When placed in Teucridium, it was the only species in that genus. It is endemic to New Zealand.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Teucridium

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Chalk, Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Alkaline, Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing, West-facing, East-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H6

Plant details

Teucridium parvifolium size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Clump forming, Bushy

Foliage

Semi evergreen or Evergreen

Suggested uses

Cottage and informal garden, Wildflower meadow, Wildlife gardens

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Teucridium parvifolium

Propagation

Seed, Softwood cuttings, Semi-ripe cuttings

Pest resistance

Generally pest-free

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions