Teucrium betonicum (Madeira germander) — Clump forming, Bushy

Overview

Teucrium betonicum is a clump forming, bushy shrubs in the genus Teucrium, part of the Lamiaceae family, with semi evergreen or evergreen foliage. Teucrium betonicum 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 betonicum (Madeira germander) is a clump-forming, bushy shrub within the genus Teucrium, which includes herbaceous perennials and shrubs with aromatic paired leaves and tubular flowers arranged in whorls. This semi-evergreen or evergreen plant thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect, preferring fertile, well-drained loam soil with neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H6, it is suitable for cottage and informal gardens, wildflower meadows, and wildlife gardens. Its season of interest spans spring and summer, and it can be propagated by seed or cuttings.

About the genus

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.

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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 betonicum 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