Overview
Teucrium botrys is a clump forming, bushy shrubs in the genus Teucrium, part of the Lamiaceae family, with semi evergreen or evergreen foliage. Teucrium botrys 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 botrys, the cutleaf germander or cut-leaved germander is a low to short downy annual, sometimes biennial, plant. It was noted by Carl Linnaeus in 1753 and is classified as part of the genus Teucrium in the family Lamiaceae.
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 botrys 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 botrys
- 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 botrys?
Teucrium botrys prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Teucrium botrys need?
Teucrium botrys grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Teucrium botrys hardy in the UK?
Teucrium botrys 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 botrys?
Seed, softwood or semi-ripe cuttings.
More in the Teucrium genus
- Teucriumgermander
- Teucrium aroanium
- Teucrium betonicumMadeira germander
- Teucrium bicolor
- Teucrium brevifolium
- Teucrium canadenseAmerican germander
- Teucrium capitatum
- Teucrium chamaedrys 'Nanum'
