About
A clump-forming, herbaceous perennial to about 60cm tall from low-altitude wet habitats in southern Chile with broadly ovate, toothed, pale green leaves and panicles of small, bright yellow, tubular flowers in summer. A bold and ornamental Mimulus for a moist, sheltered border or streamside planting.
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
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, hedging, specimen planting.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil in sun or part shade.
PruningPrune after flowering or late winter.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.