About
A semi-evergreen, bushy perennial to 60cm tall with aromatic, coarsely-textured leaves and spikes of reddish-purple flowers held above the foliage 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, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAlkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitBushy
FoliageSemi evergreen
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, City and courtyard gardens, Patio and container plants, Wildlife gardens
Native toTurkey to Iran
FragranceFoliage
ToxicityHarmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling LJD
Care notes
CultivationGrow in well-drained, preferably neutral to alkaline soil in full sun or partial shade; drought-tolerant once established
PruningPrune in spring, trim any winter damaged foliage; deadhead regularly
PropagationPropagate by seed, by division or by softwood cuttings
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free