Overview
Teucrium chamaedrys L. is a bushy shrubs in the genus Teucrium, part of the Lamiaceae family, with evergreen foliage. It typically grows around 0.1-0.5 metres tall and 0.1-0.5 metres wide, reaching full size in around 2-5 years. Teucrium chamaedrys L. grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and alkaline and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3-H6. It is low maintenance. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, coastal, city and courtyard gardens, gravel garden, mediterranean climate plants, patio and container plants, rock garden and wall side borders. It is native to Belgium, Flemish Region, Walloon Region, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and Portugal Continental.
About
Teucrium chamaedrys L. is a compact evergreen shrub in the mint family that makes low, well-branched clumps to around 0.1–0.5 metres. It flowers from June to September and suits sunny sites on alkaline to neutral soils. It prefers moist but well-drained or freely draining ground and a sheltered aspect. Expect it to reach mature size within 2–5 years.
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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.
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
- H3-H6
Plant details
Teucrium chamaedrys L. size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 2-5 years
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Coastal, City and courtyard gardens, Gravel garden, Mediterranean climate plants, Patio and container plants, Rock garden, Wall side borders
- Native to
- Belgium, Flemish Region, Walloon Region, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, Portugal Continental
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Teucrium chamaedrys L.
- Propagation
- Seed, Softwood cuttings in early summer, Semi-ripe cuttings in midsummer
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Teucrium chamaedrys L.?
Teucrium chamaedrys L. prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Teucrium chamaedrys L. need?
Teucrium chamaedrys L. 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.
How big does Teucrium chamaedrys L. grow?
Teucrium chamaedrys L. reaches a height of 0.1-0.5 metres and a spread of 0.1-0.5 metres. It takes around 2-5 years to reach full size.
Is Teucrium chamaedrys L. hardy in the UK?
Teucrium chamaedrys L. has an RHS hardiness rating of H3, meaning it is half-hardy, tolerating -5 to 1°C, and may need winter protection in colder areas.
How do I propagate Teucrium chamaedrys L.?
Seed, Softwood cuttings in early summer, Semi-ripe cuttings in midsummer.
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