About
An evergreen, compact, bushy subshrub to around 40cm tall and wide. Aromatic leaves are small, oval grey-green with downy undersides and tiny, pink flowers are borne in late summer and autumn on spikes to 12cm long.
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
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Mediterranean climate plants, Patio and container plants, Rock garden
Native toFrance to Balkans
FragranceFoliage
ToxicityHarmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling LJD
Care notes
CultivationGrow in a sheltered position with full sun in well-drained neutral to alkaline soil
PruningTrim back lightly after flowering
PropagationPropagate by seed, by softwood cuttings in early summer or semi-ripe cuttings in midsummer
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free