About
An evergreen shrub with white hairy stems bearing small, dark green leaves, white beneath, and light blue flowers 2.5cm long in summer.
About the genus
Teucrium can be herbaceous perennials, deciduous or evergreen shrubs or sub-shrubs, with paired, aromatic leaves and tubular, 1-lipped flowers in whorls
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAlkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH3
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden
Native toMediterranean
FragranceFoliage
ToxicityHarmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling LJD
Care notes
CultivationGrow in a sheltered border with full sun or against a warm, sunny wall in well-drained neutral to alkaline soil
PruningPruning group 7
PropagationPropagate by softwood cuttings in early summer, semi-ripe cuttings in midsummer, both with bottom heat
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free