Overview
Teucrium brevifolium is a bushy shrubs in the genus Teucrium, part of the Lamiaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Teucrium brevifolium grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and alkaline and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden and wildlife gardens.
About
Teucrium brevifolium is a bushy, evergreen shrub belonging to the genus Teucrium, which includes herbaceous perennials and shrubs with aromatic paired leaves and tubular flowers arranged in whorls. This cultivar thrives in full sun and prefers sheltered, south, west, or east-facing aspects. It grows well in fertile, well-drained soils such as chalk, sand, or loam with an alkaline to neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H6, it is suitable for city, courtyard, cottage, informal, and wildlife gardens, offering interest in both spring and summer.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Teucrium
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Sand, Loam
- Soil pH
- Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Teucrium brevifolium size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Teucrium brevifolium
- Propagation
- Propagate by soft wood cuttings in early summer or semi ripe cuttings in mid summer. Rooted cuttings will need winter protection in a cool greenhouse or cold frame
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Teucrium brevifolium?
Teucrium brevifolium prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Teucrium brevifolium need?
Teucrium brevifolium is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, sand and loam. It prefers alkaline and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to well-drained.
Is Teucrium brevifolium hardy in the UK?
Teucrium brevifolium 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 brevifolium?
Propagate by soft wood cuttings in early summer or semi ripe cuttings in mid summer. Rooted cuttings will need winter protection in a cool greenhouse or cold frame.
More in the Teucrium genus
- Teucriumgermander
- Teucrium aroanium
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- Teucrium bicolor
- Teucrium botryscut-leaved germander
- Teucrium canadenseAmerican germander
- Teucrium capitatum
- Teucrium chamaedrys 'Nanum'
