Teucrium scorodonia 'Crispum' (Wood sage ‘Crispum’) — Clump forming, Spreading branched

Overview

Teucrium scorodonia 'Crispum' is a clump forming, spreading branched herbaceous perennial in the genus Teucrium, part of the Lamiaceae family, with semi evergreen foliage. It typically grows around 0.1-0.5 metres tall and 0.1-0.5 metres wide, reaching full size in around 2-5 years. Teucrium scorodonia 'Crispum' grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and alkaline and neutral pH. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, coastal, cottage and informal garden, flower borders and beds, wall side borders, rock garden, patio and container plants, garden edging, wildflower meadow, wildlife gardens, gravel garden, low maintenance, banks and slopes and underplanting of roses and shrubs. It is native to Belgium, Brussels-Capital Region, Flemish Region, Walloon Region, Flanders, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and Portugal Continental.

About

Teucrium scorodonia 'Crispum' (curly wood sage) is a herbaceous perennial in the Lamiaceae family, known for its clump-forming, spreading branched habit. This semi-evergreen cultivar grows to between 0.1 and 0.5 metres in height and spread, reaching full size within 2 to 5 years. It thrives in full sun on east-, south-, or west-facing, sheltered aspects, preferring well-drained chalk, loam, or sand soils with neutral to alkaline pH. 'Crispum' is of interest during both summer and winter seasons.

About the genus

Teucrium is a cosmopolitan genus of flowering plants in the mint family Lamiaceae, commonly known as germanders. Plants in this genus are perennial herbs or shrubs, with branches that are more or less square in cross-section, leaves arranged in opposite pairs, and flowers arranged in thyrses, the corolla with mostly white to cream-coloured, lobed petals.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Teucrium

Sunlight: Full sun
Soil type: Chalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pH: Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisture: Well-drained
Aspect: East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
Exposure: Sheltered

Plant details

Teucrium scorodonia 'Crispum' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Herbaceous Perennial
Habit: Clump forming, Spreading branched
Foliage: Semi evergreen
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: 0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height: 2-5 years
Suggested uses: City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Flower borders and beds, Wall side borders, Rock garden, Patio and container plants, Garden edging, Wildflower meadow, Wildlife gardens, Gravel garden, Low Maintenance, Banks and slopes, Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Native to: Belgium, Brussels-Capital Region, Flemish Region, Walloon Region, Flanders, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, Portugal Continental

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Teucrium scorodonia 'Crispum'

Propagation: Seed, Softwood cuttings in early summer, Semi-ripe cuttings in midsummer
Pest resistance: Generally pest-free
Disease resistance: Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to plant Teucrium scorodonia 'Crispum'?

Teucrium scorodonia 'Crispum' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Teucrium scorodonia 'Crispum' need?

Teucrium scorodonia 'Crispum' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, loam and sand. It prefers alkaline and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.