About
A compact, dense, evergreen shrub with stiff stems and grey-green, ovate leaves, white woolly beneath. Pale blue flowers, with prominent stamens, are produced in whorls 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, East-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH3
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden
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 or by semi-ripe cuttings in midsummer, both with bottom heat
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free