Overview
Teucrium lancifolium is a bushy shrubs in the genus Teucrium, part of the Lamiaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Teucrium lancifolium grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and alkaline and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden and wildlife gardens.
About
Teucrium lancifolium is an evergreen shrub cultivar within the Teucrium genus, known for its bushy habit and aromatic paired leaves. This plant thrives in full sun and prefers sheltered, south, west, or east-facing aspects with fertile, well-drained soil that can be chalk, sand, or loam with neutral to alkaline pH. It is hardy to UK zone H6 and is suitable for city, courtyard, cottage, informal, and wildlife gardens. The cultivar is of interest in spring and summer and can be propagated by soft wood or semi-ripe cuttings requiring winter protection in a cool greenhouse or cold frame.
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
- H6
Plant details
Teucrium lancifolium size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Teucrium lancifolium
- Propagation
- Propagate by soft wood cuttings in early summer or semi ripe cuttings in mid summer. Rooted cuttings will need winter protection in a cool greenhouse or cold frame
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Teucrium lancifolium?
Teucrium lancifolium prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Teucrium lancifolium need?
Teucrium lancifolium 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.
Is Teucrium lancifolium hardy in the UK?
Teucrium lancifolium has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Teucrium lancifolium?
Propagate by soft wood cuttings in early summer or semi ripe cuttings in mid summer. Rooted cuttings will need winter protection in a cool greenhouse or cold frame.
More in the Teucrium genus
- Teucriumgermander
- Teucrium aroanium
- Teucrium betonicumMadeira germander
- Teucrium bicolor
- Teucrium botryscut-leaved germander
- Teucrium brevifolium
- Teucrium canadenseAmerican germander
- Teucrium capitatum
