Teucrium scordium (water germander) — Clump forming, Bushy

Overview

Teucrium scordium is a clump forming, bushy shrubs in the genus Teucrium, part of the Lamiaceae family, with semi evergreen or evergreen foliage. Teucrium scordium 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 scordium, commonly known as water germander or garlic germander, is a clump-forming, bushy shrub within the genus Teucrium. These plants are semi-evergreen or evergreen and thrive best in full sun, ideally in a south-facing, sheltered position. Preferring fertile, well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH, this shrub is hardy to UK zone H6. It is well suited to cottage and informal gardens, wildflower meadows, and wildlife gardens, offering interest in spring and summer with its aromatic foliage and tubular flowers arranged in whorls.

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 scordium 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