Overview
Teucrium is a clump forming, bushy shrubs in the genus Teucrium, part of the Lamiaceae family, with semi evergreen or evergreen foliage. Teucrium grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, wildflower meadow and wildlife gardens.
About
Teucrium is a cosmopolitan genus of flowering plants in the mint family Lamiaceae, commonly known as germanders. Plants in this genus are perennial herbs or shrubs, with branches that are more or less square in cross-section, leaves arranged in opposite pairs, and flowers arranged in thyrses, the corolla with mostly white to cream-coloured, lobed petals.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Teucrium
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Teucrium size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- 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 Teucrium
- Propagation
- Seed, softwood or semi-ripe cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Teucrium?
Teucrium prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Teucrium need?
Teucrium grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Teucrium hardy in the UK?
Teucrium has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Teucrium?
Seed, softwood or semi-ripe cuttings.
More in the Teucrium genus
- Teucrium aroanium
- Teucrium betonicumMadeira germander
- Teucrium bicolor
- Teucrium botryscut-leaved germander
- Teucrium brevifolium
- Teucrium canadenseAmerican germander
- Teucrium capitatum
- Teucrium chamaedrys 'Nanum'
