Teucrium fruticans 'Ouarzazate' — Clump forming, Bushy

Overview

Teucrium fruticans 'Ouarzazate' is a clump forming, bushy shrubs in the genus Teucrium, part of the Lamiaceae family, with semi evergreen or evergreen foliage. Teucrium fruticans 'Ouarzazate' 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 fruticans 'Ouarzazate' is a semi-evergreen or evergreen shrub cultivar within the Teucrium genus, known for its clump-forming, bushy habit. As a member of the Lamiaceae family, it features aromatic leaves arranged in pairs and produces tubular flowers with a single lip, typically displayed in whorls. This cultivar thrives in full sun on south-facing, sheltered aspects with fertile, well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H6, it is suitable for cottage and informal gardens, wildflower meadows, and wildlife gardens, offering seasonal interest in spring and summer.

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 fruticans 'Ouarzazate' 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